Crimes Ordinance Part III 3-14 Section 23C 23C. Cap. 200 Certain proceedings to be instituted only with consent of Chief Executive (1) Proceedings to which this section applies shall be instituted only with the consent in writing of the Chief Executive who shall give such consent only if, in his opinion, their institution is expedient. (2) This section applies to any proceedings for an indictable offence, other than piracy, which is alleged to have been committed— (a) within the waters of Hong Kong; (b) by a person who is not a Chinese citizen; and (Amended 28 of 1998 s. 2) (c) on board, or by means of, a ship which is not a Hong Kong ship. (3) (Repealed 13 of 1999 s. 3) (Added 89 of 1990 s. 2. Amended 13 of 1999 s. 3) [cf. 1878 c. 73 s. 3 U.K.] Verified Copy Last updated date 16.11.2017