The Environmental Management and Coordination Act CAP 387

Environmental Inspector’s powers to prosecute

Subject to the Constitution, section 29 of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act and the directions and control of the Director of Public Prosecutions, an environmental inspector may, in any case in which he considers it desirable so to do—
(a) institute and undertake criminal proceedings against any person before a court of competent jurisdiction (other than a court martial) in respect of any offence alleged to have been committed by that person under this Act; and
(b) discontinue at any stage with the approval of the Director of Public Prosecutions, before judgment is delivered any such proceedings instituted or undertaken by himself.
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Effect of existing laws

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County legislation

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Power to make regulations

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Forfeiture, cancellation and other orders

(1) The Court before which a person is charged for an offence under this Act or any regulations made thereunder may, in addition t…

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