# The Criminal Defence Service (General) (No. 2) Regulations 2001, 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:
(a) is the subject of an investigation which may lead to criminal proceedings;
(b) is the subject of criminal proceedings;
(c) requires advice and assistance regarding his appeal or potential appeal against the outcome of any criminal proceedings or an application to vary a sentence;
(d) requires advice and assistance regarding his sentence;
(e) requires advice and assistance regarding his application or potential application to the Criminal Cases Review Commission;
(f) 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);
(g) is the subject of proceedings before the Parole Board;
(h) requires advice and assistance regarding representations to the Home Office in relation to a mandatory life sentence or other parole review;
(i) is a witness in criminal proceedings and requires advice regarding self-incrimination; or
(j) is a volunteer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1437/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-defence-service-general-no-2-regulations-2001/regulation-4
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