S.L. 639.13 ст. 16Proceedingsbefore the Court.

(1) The Court of Magistrates as a Court of Criminal

Judicature shall be competent to hear and determine all offences according to these regulations.

(2) In any criminal proceedings before the Court of Magistrates for an offence according to these regulations, the Director or any officer, lawyer or legal procurator delegated by the Director may, together with the Executive Police, produce evidence, examine and cross-examine witnesses and make submissions as to fact and law.

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