SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8Detention

Part IIIExtension of detention under section 41

Representation

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1

The person to whom an application relates shall—

a

be given an opportunity to make oral or written representations to the judicial authority about the application, and

b

subject to sub-paragraph (3), be entitled to be legally represented at the hearing.

2

A judicial authority shall adjourn the hearing of an application to enable the person to whom the application relates to obtain legal representation where—

a

he is not legally represented,

b

he is entitled to be legally represented, and

c

he wishes to be so represented.

3

A judicial authority may exclude any of the following persons from any part of the hearing—

a

the person to whom the application relates;

b

anyone representing him.