Paragraph 7 I1

(1)

This paragraph applies where an offender—

(a)

is arrested under a warrant issued under paragraph 6, and

(b)

cannot immediately be brought before the court before which the warrant directs the offender to be brought (“the relevant court”).

(2)

The person in whose custody the offender is—

(a)

may arrange for the offender to be detained in a place of safety for a period of not more than 72 hours from the time of the arrest, and

(b)

must, within that period, bring the offender before a youth court F1or, if the offender is aged 18 or over, a magistrates’ court other than a youth court.

(3)

A person detained in accordance with arrangements under sub-paragraph (2)(a) is deemed to be lawfully detained.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 5 para. 7(2)(b) inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(5)(aa), Sch. 21 para. 7(2)

Commencement

I1: Sch. 5 para. 7 in force at 1.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2