The Prosecution of Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (S.I. 1972/538 (N.I. 1)) is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (4).
In article 2(2) (interpretation) in the appropriate place insert—
In article 4(7) (conduct of prosecutions on behalf of DPP) after "prosecution" insert ." or extradition proceedings "
In article 5 (functions of DPP) after paragraph (1) insert—
The Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26) is amended as set out in subsections (6) to (8).
After section 31 insert—
In section 36(2) (conduct of criminal proceedings on behalf of DPP) after "criminal proceedings" insert ." or extradition proceedings "
In section 44 (interpretation) after subsection (6) insert—
The Crown Solicitor for Northern Ireland may—
have the conduct of any proceedings under this Act in Northern Ireland;
give to such persons as appear to him appropriate such advice as appears to him appropriate on matters relating to proceedings under this Act, or proposed proceedings under this Act, in Northern Ireland.