(1) Causing bodily harm intentionally under section 223 and negligently under section 229 may only be prosecuted upon request unless the prosecuting authority considers propio motu that prosecution is required because of special public interest. If the victim dies the right to file a request in cases of intentional bodily harm shall pass to the relatives pursuant to section 77(2).

(2) If the act has been committed against a public official, a person entrusted with special public service functions, or a soldier of the Armed Forces during the discharge of their duties or in relation to their duties it may also be prosecuted upon the request of their superiors. The same shall apply to public officials of churches and other religious associations under public law.