# The Court Martial Appeal Court Rules 2009, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2657/article/56 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/court-martial-appeal-court-rules-2009/article-56
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