# The Criminal Defence Service (General) Regulations 2001, Regulation 8: Proceedings in the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) and the House of Lords


(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 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1144/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-defence-service-general-regulations-2001/regulation-8
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