The Magistrates’ Courts (Injunctions: Anti-Social Behaviour) Rules 2015

Proceedings following arrest under the 2014 Act

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8.—(1) This rule applies where a person under the age of 18 is arrested pursuant to—

(a)a power of arrest attached to a provision of a Part 1 injunction; or

(b)a warrant of arrest.

(2) A youth court before which a person is brought following such arrest may—

(a)deal with the matter; or

(b)adjourn the proceedings.

(3) If proceedings are adjourned and the arrested person is released—

(a)the matter must be dealt with (either by the same or another youth court) within 28 days of the date on which the arrested person appears in court; and

(b)the arrested person must be given not less than 2 days’ notice of the hearing.

(4) An application under paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 2 may be made even if the arrested person is not dealt with within the period in paragraph (3)(a) of this rule.