(1)  A person who is apprehended under a warrant issued under section 16A is to be brought before a magistrate as soon as practicable.

(2)  Despite subsection (1) , if a risk to the health of a person who is apprehended under a warrant issued under section 16A , or to the health of other persons, may occur if the person were to be brought before a magistrate, that subsection is taken to be satisfied if –

(a) the person is represented by another person who is appointed by the person, or a magistrate or court, to represent the person in proceedings under this Part; and

(b) a magistrate or court agrees to the person not being brought before a magistrate in accordance with subsection (1) .