s 44B Removal of restriction
(1) This section applies if, in a case where section 42 applies— (a) the transfer direction in respect of the patient was given with a restriction direction, and (b) the restriction direction ceases to be in force while the transfer direction continues in force. (2) Subsection (3) applies if a person who appears to the relevant probation body to be the victim of the offence or to act for the victim of the offence— (a) when his wishes were ascertained under section 42(2), expressed a wish to make representations about a matter specified in section 42(3) or to receive the information specified in section 42(4), or (b) has subsequently informed the relevant probation body that he wishes to make representations about such a matter or to receive that information. (3) The relevant probation body must take all reasonable steps— (a) to notify the managers of the relevant hospital of an address at which that person may be contacted; (b) to notify that person of the name and address of the hospital. (4) While the transfer direction continues in force, the patient is to be regarded as a patient in respect of whom a transfer direction was given without a restriction direction; and sections 43A and 44A are to apply in relation to him accordingly. (5) The relevant hospital has the meaning given in section 36A(6). (6) The relevant probation body has the meaning given in section 43(8).