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Regulation 10 Proceedings in the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) and the House of Lords

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(1)

An application for a representation order in respect of proceedings in the Court of Appeal or the House of Lords may be made:

(a)

orally to the Court of Appeal, or a judge of the court; or

(b)

in writing to the Court of Appeal, a judge of the court, or the registrar of criminal appeals (“ the registrar”).

(2)

Where an application is made to the court, it may refer it to a judge or the registrar for determination.

(3)

Where an application is made to a judge, he may refer it to the registrar for determination.

(4)

The registrar may:

(a)

grant the application; or

(b)

refer it to the court or a judge of the court.

(5)

A representation order shall not be granted until notice of leave to appeal has been given in respect of the proceedings which are the subject of the application.

(6)

Where a representation order is granted in respect of proceedings in the Court of Appeal, a judge or the registrar may specify the stage of the proceedings at which the representation order shall take effect.

(7)

The House of Lords may not grant a representation order in respect of any proceedings.