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Paragraph 20 I1

(1)

For the cross-heading preceding section 30 substitute— “ Supplementary ”.

(2)

Before section 30 (but after the cross-heading preceding it) insert—

“Effect of interim hospital orders

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(1)

This section applies where the Court of Appeal—

(a)

makes an interim hospital order by virtue of any provision of this Part, or

(b)

renews an interim hospital order so made.

(2)

The Crown Court shall be treated for the purposes of Article 45(6) of the Mental Health Order (absconding offenders) as the court that made the order.”

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Commencement

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Sch. 8 para. 20 in force at 14.7.2008 by S.I. 2008/1586, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 26 (with Sch. 2 para. 9)