(1)This section applies where—
(a)an individual against whom a prohibition order is sought reaches the age of 18 while proceedings before a youth court for the making of the order are ongoing;
(b)an individual against whom a prohibition order has been made reaches the age of 18 while proceedings before a youth court for the variation or discharge of the order are ongoing;
(c)an individual against whom a prohibition order imposing an access prohibition has been made reaches the age of 18 while proceedings before a youth court under section 24 are ongoing.
(2)Rules of court may provide for the transfer of the proceedings from the youth court to—
(a)in England and Wales, a magistrates’ court;
(b)in Northern Ireland, a court of summary jurisdiction.
(3)Rules of court may prescribe circumstances in which the proceedings may or must remain in the youth court.