46 CAP. 9.] Supplementary provisions for offences under this Title. Added by: XXIV. 2002.13. CRIMINAL CODE 54I. (1) The following provisions apply in relation to offences under this Title. (2) Proceedings for an offence shall not be instituted except by or with the consent of the Attorney General. (3) A person convicted of an offence involving murder shall be dealt with as for an offence consisting in the killing of a person in such circumstances as would, if committed in Malta, constitute wilful homicide. (4) In any other case a person convicted of an offence is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding thirty years. (5) The provisions of Title VI of Part III of Book Second of this Code do not apply. Title I Bis OF CRIMES AGAINST THE SAFETY OF THE GOVERNMENT Attempts against the President of Malta. Amended by: XXI. 1971.8. Substituted by: XXVII.1975.3. Amended by: XLIX. 1981.4. 55. Whosoever shall take away the life or the liberty of the President of Malta, or shall endanger his life by bodily harm, shall, on conviction, be liable to the punishment of imprisonment for life. Insurrection or coup d’état. Substituted by: XXI.1971.9. Amended by: XXVII.1975.4; XLIX.1981.4. 56. (1) Whosoever shall subvert or attempt to subvert the Government of Malta by committing any of the acts hereunder mentioned, shall, on conviction, be liable to the punishment of imprisonment for life: Extenuating circumstances. (2) The punishment, however, shall be diminished by one or two degrees, where the crime i s not carried i nto effect, i n consequence of the voluntary determination of the offender not to complete the crime. (a) taking up arms against the Government of Malta for the purpose of subverting it; (b) bearing arms in the service of any foreign Power against the Republic of Malta; (c) aiding the enemies of the Republic of Malta in any other manner whatsoever against the said Republic; (d) usurping or unlawfully assuming any of the executive powers of the Government of Malta, for the purpose of subverting it; (e) taking up arms for the purpose of compelling the Government of Malta to change its measures or counsels, or of obstructing the exercise of its lawful authority.