S.L. 373.4 Art. 4Offence to be tried by the Court of Magistrates. Cap. 9. Cap. 9.

(1) The Court of Magistrates, in its criminal jurisdiction, shall be the competent court to take cognisance of offences against these regulations.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Criminal Code, the Attorney General shall have a right of appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal from any judgment given by the Court of Magistrates in respect of criminal proceedings under these regulations.

(3) In any criminal proceedings under these regulations, any officer of the Unit may, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, produce evidence in Court:

Provided that the said officer may state the facts constituting the offence before giving evidence.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Criminal Code, criminal proceedings for an offence against these regulations shall be barred by prescription by the lapse of five (5) years.