Paragraph 13 Interpretation and supplementary provisionI1

In this Schedule—

• “CCE prevention order”, except in paragraph 10(2)(b) to (d), means an order under paragraph 2 (and accordingly includes an interim order made by virtue of paragraph 5);

• “defendant” has the same meaning as in paragraph 1;

• “engaging in child criminal exploitation” has the meaning given by paragraph 1 (and related expressions are to be construed accordingly).

An application under this Schedule is to be made—

Article 78 of the Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I. 26)) (time limit for civil complaints) does not apply to a complaint under this Schedule.

On the hearing of an application under this Schedule, Article 118 of that Order (summons to witness and warrant for arrest) does not apply in relation to any person for whose protection the order is sought, except where the person has given oral or written evidence at the hearing.