S.L. 117.34 Art. 18Proceedingsbefore the Court.

(1) In any criminal proceedings instituted by the Police before the Court of Magistrates for an offence under these regulations, the Director or any officer, lawyer or legal procurator deputed by the Director may, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, lay the charge before the Court, produce evidence, plead and otherwise conduct the prosecution instead of the Police.

(2) The sworn statement of any officer, lawyer or legal procurator to the effect that he has been deputed as provided in sub-regulation (1) shall be conclusive evidence of the fact, should proof thereof be required by the accused.