Regulation 4 Amendments to the Criminal Defence Service (General) (No. 2) Regulations 2001

in paragraph (1)—

after paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A)

Where a representation order has been granted in respect of proceedings in a magistrates’ court, an application for a representation order in respect of an appeal to the Crown Court in those proceedings may be made—

(a)

orally to that magistrates’ court;

(b)

in writing to the appropriate officer of that magistrates’ court;

(c)

orally or in writing to the Crown Court; or

(d)

in writing to the appropriate officer of the Crown Court.

(1B)

An application for a representation order in respect of a retrial ordered under section 7 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1968^f1 may be made—

(a)

orally or in writing to the court ordering the retrial; or

(b)

orally or in writing to the Crown Court or in writing to the appropriate officer of the Crown Court.”.