Part 3Assessment of misuse of drugs
I113Arrangements for follow-up assessment
1
This section applies if—
a
a person attends an initial assessment in pursuance of section 9(2), and
b
he is required to attend a follow-up assessment and remain for its duration by virtue of section 10(2).
2
If the initial assessor thinks that a follow-up assessment is not appropriate, he must inform the person concerned that he is no longer required to attend the follow-up assessment.
3
The requirement imposed by virtue of section 10(2) ceases to have effect if the person is informed as mentioned in subsection (2).
4
If the initial assessor thinks that a follow-up assessment is appropriate, the assessor must—
a
inform the person of the time when, and the place at which, the follow-up assessment is to take place, and
b
explain that this information will be confirmed in writing.
5
The assessor must also warn the person that, if he fails without good cause to attend the follow-up assessment and remain for its duration, he may be liable to prosecution.
6
The initial assessor must also give the person notice in writing which—
a
confirms that he is required to attend and remain for the duration of the follow-up assessment,
b
confirms the information given in pursuance of subsection (4), and
c
repeats the warning given in pursuance of subsection (5).
7
The duties mentioned in subsections (2) and (4) to (6) must be discharged before the conclusion of the initial assessment.
8
If a person is given a notice in pursuance of subsection (6), the initial assessor or another suitably qualified person may give the person a further notice in writing which—
a
informs the person of any change to the time when, or to the place at which, the follow-up assessment is to take place, and
b
repeats the warning mentioned in subsection (5).