13. Extension of restraining order

The Minister may, before the expiry of a restraining order as confirmed or as varied, direct that the period of the order be extended for a further period or periods not exceeding 2 years at a time.

Subject to subsection (3), sections 11 and 12 apply to any direction under this section to extend as if a reference in those sections to a restraining order includes a reference to a direction to extend.

However, the President may only cancel a direction to extend or confirm the direction without variation, and the Council and the Cabinet must give their advice and recommendations to the President accordingly.