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The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Appeals under Section 74) Order 2006

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24.—(1) An offender or specified prosecutor who wishes to obtain the leave of the Court of Appeal to appeal to that Court shall give notice in writing of the application for leave to appeal.

(2) Notice of application for leave to appeal shall be given within 28 days from the date of the decision of the Crown Court under section 74 of the Act.

(3) The time for giving notice under this article may be extended, either before or after it expires, by the Court of Appeal.

(4) The Master shall furnish the necessary forms and instructions in relation to notices of application under this Order, to any person who demands them, and to officers of the courts, governors of prisons and such other persons as he thinks fit.

(5) Governors of prisons shall—

(a)cause forms and instructions in relation to notices of application under this Order to be placed at the disposal of prisoners desiring to appeal or to make any application under this Order; and

(b)cause any such notice given by a prisoner in custody to be forwarded on behalf of the prisoner to the Master.

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