OIA-101880.pdf [pdf, 9.7 MB]
...controversy. It was therefore considered important that such prosecutions only be brought where there was a proper basis for proceedings and this would be assured by requiring the Attorney-General's consent. 86. While it provides an additional check and balance on the potential limitation of free speech, the Attorney-General consent requirement also makes an additional step in the prosecution decision process. It could therefore act as a disincentive to pursuing prosecutions under t...