Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003

This section applies in relation to the following hearings in the Magistrates' Court—

the hearing of an application for a support and engagement order;

the hearing of an application for the variation, extension or revocation of a support and engagement order;

an SEO review hearing;

a hearing in a proceeding for an offence against section 22CU.

If the relevant adult is not legally represented at the hearing, the Magistrates' Court may, on its own initiative or on the application of a party at the hearing, adjourn the hearing to give the adult a reasonable opportunity to obtain legal advice.

The Magistrates' Court may resume the proceeding if it is satisfied that the relevant adult has had a reasonable opportunity to obtain legal advice, whether or not that advice has been obtained.

In this section—

for the hearing of an application for a support and engagement order, the respondent to that application; or

for the hearing of an application for the variation, extension or revocation of a support and engagement order, the supported person; or

for an SEO review hearing, the supported person; or

for a hearing in a proceeding for an offence against section 22CU, the accused.