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8.—(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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