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Article 56 Notice of reference and application for permission

(1)

An application for permission to refer a case must be made in writing and must—

(a)

give the required information and—

(i)

the date and place of the relevant Court Martial decision; and

(ii)

the relevant verdict and sentence; and

(b)

explain why the sentence in the case appears to the Attorney General unduly lenient, concisely outlining each argument in support.

(2)

A notice of reference of a case must be made in writing and must—

(a)

include the same details and explanation as the application for permission to refer the case;

(b)

summarise the relevant facts; and

(c)

identify any relevant authorities.

(3)

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.