The period of the order may be extended for a period of 6 months, beginning immediately after the end of the initial period, by the making of an extension report (see section 183).

In this Chapter “the initial period” of a public protection order without restrictions means the period of 6 months beginning with the date of the order.

In this Part “the period” of a public protection order without restrictions means the period for which the person to whom the order relates is liable to be detained under the order.