# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 6.7: Representations in response

Extent: E+W

(1) This rule applies where a party, or person directly affected, wants to make representations about an application or appeal.
(2) Such a party or person must—
(a) serve the representations on—
(i) the court officer,
(ii) the applicant,
(iii) each other party, and
(iv) such other person (if any) as the court directs;
(b) do so as soon as reasonably practicable after notice of the application; and
(c) ask for a hearing, if that party or person wants one, and explain why it is needed.
(3) Representations must—
(a) explain the reasons for any objection; and
(b) specify any alternative terms proposed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/6.7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-6.7/enacted
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