# The Criminal Defence Service (General) Regulations 2001, Regulation 5: General power to grant representation


The court, a judge of the court, or the registrar of criminal appeals may grant a representation order at any stage of the proceedings in the circumstances set out in these Regulations whether or not an application has been made for such an order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1144/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-defence-service-general-regulations-2001/regulation-5
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