Regulation 8 Proceedings in the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) and the House of Lords
An application for a representation order in respect of proceedings in the Court of Appeal or the House of Lords may be made:
orally to the Court of Appeal, or a judge of the court; or
in writing to the Court of Appeal, a judge of the court, or the registrar of criminal appeals (“the registrar”).
Where an application is made to the court, it may refer it to a judge for determination.
Where an application is made to a judge, he may refer it to the registrar for determination.
The registrar may:
grant the application; or
refer it to the court or a judge of the court.
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.
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.
The House of Lords may not grant a representation order in respect of any proceedings.