F15KReferences by criminal court to the Lord Advocate
(1)
Subsection (2) applies where—
(a)
criminal proceedings are before the court, and
(b)
the court considers that a female genital mutilation protection order should be made.
(2)
The court may refer the matter to the Lord Advocate.
(3)
Where a matter is referred to the Lord Advocate under subsection (2), the Lord Advocate may—
(a)
apply under section 5C for a female genital mutilation protection order,
(b)
take such other steps as the Lord Advocate considers appropriate.