Article 56 Notice of reference and application for permission
An application for permission to refer a case must be made in writing and must—
give the required information and—
the date and place of the relevant Court Martial decision; and
the relevant verdict and sentence; and
explain why the sentence in the case appears to the Attorney General unduly lenient, concisely outlining each argument in support.
A notice of reference of a case must be made in writing and must—
include the same details and explanation as the application for permission to refer the case;
summarise the relevant facts; and
identify any relevant authorities.
Where the court gives the Attorney General permission to refer a case, it may treat the application for permission to refer a case as the notice of reference of a case.