The appropriate authority3
1
Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the appropriate authority shall be—
a
the registrar in the case of proceedings in the Court of Appeal;
b
an officer appointed by the Lord Chancellor in the case of proceedings in the Crown Court;
c
the Law Society in the case of proceedings in a magistrates' court.
2
For costs claimed in respect of advice or assistance given under section 30(5), (6) or (7) of the Act the appropriate authority shall be—
a
the registrar where the proceedings in respect of which an appeal was considered were conducted in the Crown Court and, on the advice of the counsel or solicitor assigned, notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal is given (whether or not such appeal is later abandoned);
b
the officer appointed by the Lord Chancellor under paragraph (1)(b) in all other cases where the proceedings were conducted in the Crown Court;
c
the Law Society in cases where the proceedings were conducted in a magistrates' court.
3
The appropriate authority may appoint or authorise the appointment of determining officers to act on, its behalf under these Regulations in accordance with directions given by it or on its behalf.