Regulation 4 Advice and assistance—scope
The Commission shall fund such advice and assistance, including advocacy assistance, as it considers appropriate in relation to any individual who:
is the subject of an investigation which may lead to criminal proceedings;
is the subject of criminal proceedings;
requires advice and assistance regarding his appeal or potential appeal against the outcome of any criminal proceedings or an application to vary a sentence;
requires advice and assistance regarding his sentence;
requires advice and assistance regarding his application or potential application to the Criminal Cases Review Commission;
requires advice and assistance regarding his treatment or discipline in prison (other than in respect of actual or contemplated proceedings regarding personal injury, death or damage to property);
is the subject of proceedings before the Parole Board;
requires advice and assistance regarding representations to the Home Office in relation to a mandatory life sentence or other parole review;
is a witness in criminal proceedings and requires advice regarding self-incrimination; or
is a volunteer.