Explanatory note

These Rules prescribe the procedure for applications under the Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (2011 C.24 (N.I.)) relating to banning orders. A banning order, which may only be made on conviction, prohibits a person from entering any premises for the purpose of attending regulated matches. Specifically,

• Rule 2 provides the forms to be used when a banning order, an order terminating a banning order or an order varying a banning order has been made.

• Rule 3 prescribes the procedure for making an application to vary or terminate a banning order.

• Rule 4 outlines the provisions in relation to the service of the various orders.

• Rule 5 provides the procedure for the prosecution to appeal against the failure of a court to make a banning order.