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Section 358J Interpretation and supplementary provisionF1

Not yet in force

(1)

In this Chapter—

  • “CCE prevention order” means an order under section 358B;

  • “engaging in child criminal exploitation” has the meaning given by section 358A (and related expressions are to be construed accordingly).

(2)

An application under this Chapter is to be made—

(a)

by complaint, where the application is made to a magistrates’ court;

(b)

in accordance with rules of court, in any other case.

(3)

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

(4)

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.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Pt. 11 Ch. 2A inserted (21.9.2026 for the insertion of s. 358I(2)(4), otherwise prosp.) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 6 para. 1; S.I. 2026/960, reg. 2(i)