Section 62 Interpretation and supplementary provisionI1

In sections 50 to 60—

• “CCE prevention order”, except in paragraphs (b) and (c) of section 59(2), means an order under section 51 (and accordingly includes an interim order made by virtue of section 54);

• “defendant” has the same meaning as in section 50;

• “engaging in child criminal exploitation” has the meaning given by section 50 (and related expressions are to be construed accordingly).

An application under this Chapter is to be made—

Section 127 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (time limit for complaints etc) does not apply to a complaint under this Chapter.

On the hearing of an application under this Chapter, section 97 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (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.