SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1Authorisation by panel of certain serious interventions
Part 4Decision on application
Interim authorisations
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1
If at any time before the end of the period mentioned in paragraph 19(2) the panel considers—
a
that it will not be possible within that period to decide whether the criteria for authorisation are met in respect of a measure proposed in the application, but
b
that there is a good prospect of it being established that the criteria for authorisation are met in respect of the measure,
the panel may grant an interim authorisation.
2
The power of the panel to grant an interim authorisation is power to grant an authorisation which—
a
does as mentioned in paragraph 15(1)(a); but
3
Accordingly, an interim authorisation—
a
takes effect from the time when the authorisation is granted; and
4
Paragraphs 15(2), (3) and (7) and 16 to 18 apply in relation to an interim authorisation as they apply in relation to an authorisation under paragraph 15.
5
Where the panel grants an interim authorisation in relation to an application under this Schedule—
a
b
the grant or refusal of an authorisation under paragraph 15 in respect of the application revokes the interim authorisation.
6
As soon as practicable after granting an interim authorisation, the panel must give written notice of the grant, and any prescribed information, to P and any prescribed person.
7
Regulations under sub-paragraph (6) must ensure that the Attorney General is given notice in any case where—
a
the panel grants an interim authorisation that authorises a measure within paragraph 2(2)(b) or (d) (deprivation of liberty or community residence requirement); and
b
the application under this Schedule contained the statement mentioned in paragraph 6(2) (statement that P lacks, or probably lacks, capacity in relation to making of Tribunal application).