# Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 (repealed), Paragraph 6

Extent: N.I.

(1) As soon as possible after a case is referred to an Adviser under paragraph 5, the person detained shall be served with a statement in writing as to the nature of the terrorist activities of which he is suspected.
(2) A person detained may, within seven days following the date on which he receives any such statement as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (1), send to the Secretary of State—
(a) written representations concerning his case; and
(b) a written request that he be seen personally by an Adviser;
and the Secretary of State shall send a copy of such representations or request to the Adviser concerned.
(3) The Secretary of State may pay any reasonable costs or expenses incurred by a person detained in obtaining legal advice or legal assistance in connection with the preparation of any representations he may make concerning his case.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/22/schedule/3/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/northern-ireland-emergency-provisions-act-1996-repealed/schedule-3/paragraph-6
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