Paragraph 5 F1

The paragraph 8A (substituted for paragraphs 8 and 9) is as follows—

“Issue of summons or warrant

8A

(1)

This paragraph applies where—

(a)

an overseas community order under the Armed Forces Act 2006 is in force, and

(b)

it appears to the court that made the order, on an application by the responsible officer, that the offender has breached a requirement of the order.

(2)

The court may—

(a)

issue a summons requiring the offender to appear at the place and time specified in it, or

(b)

issue a warrant for the offender's arrest.

(3)

A summons or warrant issued under this paragraph must direct the offender to appear or be brought before the court issuing the summons or warrant.

(4)

Where—

(a)

a summons is issued under this paragraph, and

(b)

the offender does not appear in answer to the summons,

the court may issue a warrant for the arrest of the offender.”