Supplementary
I2I1I39Restrictions on service of order
1
An overseas production order that is not served within the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the order is made is to be treated as if it had been quashed immediately after the end of that period.
2
An overseas production order made in England and Wales or Northern Ireland may be served only by the Secretary of State F2or a prescribed person.
3
An overseas production order made in Scotland may be served only by the Lord Advocate F3or a prescribed person.
4
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In this section “prescribed person”—
a
in relation to an overseas production order made in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, means a person prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State;
b
in relation to an overseas production order made in Scotland, means a person prescribed by regulations made by the Lord Advocate.