# The Criminal Defence Service (Choice in Very High Cost Cases) Regulations 2001, Regulation 3: Choice of representative in Very High Cost Cases


(1) Paragraph (2) applies where:
(a) a representation order has been granted in relation to a Very High Cost Case; and
(b) the Commission proposes to enter into an individual contract for the provision of funded services in relation to that case; and either
(c) the Commission serves notice that it does not propose to enter into such a contract with any, or all, of the current representatives; or
(d) any or all of the current representatives serves notice that they do not propose to enter into such a contract.
(2) Where this paragraph applies:
(a) the Commission is no longer required to fund representation by the relevant current representative referred to in paragraph (1)(c) or (d);
(b) the person in whose favour the representation order was granted may select a different representative chosen in accordance with The Criminal Defence Service (General) Regulations; and
(c) the Commission may amend the representation order accordingly.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1169/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-defence-service-choice-in-very-high-cost-cases-regulations-2001/regulation-3
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