VANCOUVER — A special prosecutor has approved charges against Pavla Janeckova of Kelowna for allegedly uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm against B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Steve Thomson, the B.C. Prosecution Service announced Tuesday.

The BCPS did not release the exact nature of the threats, which where alleged to have occurred April 30 in Kelowna.

Thomson is the Liberal MLA for Kelowna-Mission, while Clark represents Westside-Kelowna.

Janeckova’s first appearance on the charges is scheduled for June 30 at the Kelowna Provincial Court.

New Westminster lawyer Kris Pechet was appointed a special prosecutor on May 3.

In a press release, the BCPS said the appointment of a special prosecutor is intended to avoid any potential for real or perceived improper influence in the administration of justice in light of the nature of the allegations and the identity of the subjects of the threats.

The BCPS said it won’t be making more comments now that the case is before the courts.