7Duration of serious crime prevention order

#### 7 Duration of serious crime prevention order 7 Duration of serious crime prevention order > > (1) A serious crime prevention order— > > > > > (a) takes effect when it is served on the person against whom it is made or on such later date as may be specified in the order, and > > > > > (b) once it takes effect, has effect for the period specified in the order. > > > (2) The period specified in a serious crime prevention order for its duration must not exceed a period of 5 years.