PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage·Page 46·B8
Investigation and Prosecution of Scheduled Monument Offences
Environment and Heritage Service records incidents and investigates. Where prosecution appears warranted, the Department approaches the Crown Prosecution Service with necessary documentation and expert advice.
Environment and Heritage Service keeps a record of reported incidents and carries out preliminary investigation, if necessary with Police assistance. If there does appear to be a case for prosecution, the Department will approach the Crown Prosecution Service, to institute proceedings, providing such documentation and expert advice as may be required.
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