Section 22

Notwithstanding that the consent of the Public Prosecutor has not been obtained, a person charged with such offence may be arrested or a warrant for his arrest may be issued and executed. Such person may be remanded in custody or released on bail, but the case shall not be further prosecuted until the consent has been obtained.

Where a person is brought before a court before the Public Prosecutor has consented to the prosecution, the charge shall be explained to him but he shall not be called upon to plead, and the law for the time being in force relating to criminal procedure shall be modified accordingly.