No. 12 Media Services 2016 exercise of reasonable diligence have had knowledge of the commission of the offence. Consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions 57. A person shall not be prosecuted for any seditious offence under this Act, unless with a written consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions. PART VIII GENERAL PROVISIONS Powers to prohibit importation of publication 58. Where the Minister is of the opinion that the importation of any publication would be contrary to the public interest, he may, in his absolute discretion and by order published in the Gazette, prohibit the importation of such publication. Powers of the Minister 59. The Minister shall have powers to prohibit or otherwise sanction the publication of any content that jeopardizes national security or public safety. Power of search and seizure 60.-(1) A police officer may, if he has reasonable grounds to believe that a media house has been established, installed, maintained, operated or provided in contravention of this Act, search and seize any equipment found therein which appears to be used or had been used for such purpose: Save that, equipment used for printing, production or publication, shall not be seized or restricted from operation unless the police officer is of the opinion that the continuation of operation of the equipment will impede or otherwise obstruct the process of investigation. (2) The search and seizure under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Act and such other relevant laws regulating the conduct of search and seizure. Cap. 20 40