Article 12 Powers exercisable by the registrar

(1)

The following powers may be exercised by the registrar in the same manner as they may be exercised by the Courts-Martial Appeal Court and subject to the same provisions—

(a)

to extend the time for service of the notice of appeal or of an application for leave to appeal under article 5(3) of this Order; and

(b)

to extend time for service of the accused’s response under article 6(3) of this Order.

(2)

Where the registrar exercises one of the powers set out in paragraph (1), the registrar must serve notice of that decision on—

(a)

the prosecutor;

(b)

the accused;

(c)

any interested party; and

(d)

the court administration officer.

(3)

Where the registrar has refused an application to exercise any of the powers referred to in paragraph (1), the party making the application may have it determined by the registrar by serving a renewal in Form PA5 within seven business days of the day on which notice of the single judge’s decision is served on that party.