SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Breach of injunctions: powers of court in respect of under-18s

PART 2Supervision orders

Non-compliance with supervision order

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1

If the responsible officer considers that the defaulter has failed to comply with a requirement of the supervision order, the officer must inform the original applicant.

2

On being informed under sub-paragraph (1) the original applicant may apply to a youth court.

3

Before making an application under sub-paragraph (2) the original applicant must—

a

consult the youth offending team for the time being specified in the order;

b

inform any other body or individual the original applicant thinks appropriate.

4

If on an application under sub-paragraph (2) the court is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the defaulter has without reasonable excuse failed to comply with a requirement of the supervision order, the court may—

a

revoke the supervision order and make a new one;

b

revoke the order and make a detention order (see Part 3 of this Schedule).

5

The powers in sub-paragraph (4)—

a

may not be exercised after the defaulter reaches the age of 18;

b

are in addition to any other power of the court in relation to the breach of the supervision order.

6

The court must consider any representations made by the youth offending team for the time being specified in the order before exercising its powers under this paragraph.