Article 74 The petition

(1)

The period within which an accused may present a petition in accordance with section 70(1) of the Act shall be 28 days following the day on which sentence was announced.

(2)

A petition presented in accordance with section 70(1) of the Act shall be in writing and signed by the accused, or on his behalf by the accused’s friend.

(3)

A petition addressed to the Defence Council shall be treated as having been presented to the Defence Council if it is presented by the petitioner—

(a)

to the court administration officer; or

(b)

where the petitioner is—

(i)

in custody or detention in any civil prison or institution, to the governor of the prison or institution;

(ii)

detained in naval detention quarters or in any military or air force establishment, to the commandant of the quarters or establishment.

(4)

A person to whom a petition is presented under paragraph (3)(b) above shall transmit it to the court administration officer immediately upon receipt.