After section 22D of the Serious Crime Act 2007 (inserted by paragraph 17 of Schedule 1) insert -
"Powers to extend orders where person charged
22E Extension of orders pending outcome of criminal proceedings
(1) This section applies where a person subject to a serious crime prevention order is charged with -
(a) a serious offence, or
(b) an offence under section 25 of failing to comply with the serious crime prevention order.
(2) The relevant applicant authority may make an application under this section to -
(a) the Crown Court in England and Wales, in the case of a serious crime prevention order in England and Wales;
(b) the High Court of Justiciary or the sheriff, in the case of a serious crime prevention order in Scotland;
(c) the Crown Court in Northern Ireland, in the case of a serious crime prevention order in Northern Ireland.
(3) On an application under this section, the court or sheriff may vary the serious crime prevention order so that it continues in effect until one of th
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