PART 2Knife crime prevention orders

Knife crime prevention orders made otherwise than on conviction

I116Application without notice

1

An application for a knife crime prevention order under section 14 may be made without the applicant giving notice to the defendant.

2

Section 15(4) to (6) (consultation requirements) does not apply to an application made without notice.

3

If an application is made without notice the court must—

a

adjourn the proceedings and make an interim knife crime prevention order under section 17,

b

adjourn the proceedings without making an interim knife crime prevention order under that section, or

c

dismiss the application.

4

If the court acts under subsection (3)(a) or (b), the applicant must comply with section 15(4) to (6) before the date of the first full hearing.

5

In this section “full hearing” means a hearing of which notice has been given to the applicant and the defendant in accordance with rules of court.