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.

An overseas production order made in England and Wales or Northern Ireland may be served only by the Secretary of State.

An overseas production order made in Scotland may be served only by the Lord Advocate.

The Secretary of State or, as the case may be, the Lord Advocate may serve an overseas production order only if the Secretary of State or the Lord Advocate considers that to do so would be in accordance with a designated international co-operation arrangement.