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Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1984
sec.12Referral of charge to director
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### sec.12 Referral of charge to director
Where a person has been charged with an offence and—
the offence is one in respect of which a direction has been given under section 11 (1) ; or
the director directs that the matter be referred to the director; or
the complainant or person bringing the charge considers that the matter should be referred to the director—
the complainant or person bringing the charge shall provide to the director—
a full report of the circumstances of the offence; and
copies of the statements of all witnesses; and
copies of all material documents; and
such other information and material as the director may require.
- (a) the offence is one in respect of which a direction has been given under section 11 (1) ; or
- (b) the director directs that the matter be referred to the director; or
- (c) the complainant or person bringing the charge considers that the matter should be referred to the director—
- (d) a full report of the circumstances of the offence; and
- (e) copies of the statements of all witnesses; and
- (f) copies of all material documents; and
- (g) such other information and material as the director may require.