Before section 30 (but after the cross-heading preceding it) insert—

“29AEffect of interim hospital orders

(1)

This section applies where the Court of Appeal—

(a)

makes an interim hospital order by virtue of any provision of this Part, or

(b)

renews an interim hospital order so made.

(2)

The Crown Court shall be treated for the purposes of Article 45(6) of the Mental Health Order (absconding offenders) as the court that made the order.”