The Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument provide that this section shall have effect—
in an area specified in the order; or
in proceedings of a description so specified,
in relation to any accused person ("the accused") . . ..
A magistrates' court may remand the accused in custody for a period exceeding 8 clear days if—
it has previously remanded him in custody for the same offence; and
he is before the court,
whichever is the less.
Nothing in this section affects the right of the accused to apply for bail during the period of the remand.
A statutory instrument containing an order under this section shall not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before Parliament and been approved by a resolution of each House.