(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations make changes to the Criminal Defence Service (General) (No. 2) Regulations 2001 in order to bring appeals to the Court of Appeal from a decision of the Financial Services and Markets Tribunal within the scope of the Criminal Defence Service and to provide for representation in respect of such appeals. The Tribunal was established under section 132 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
These Regulations also, at regulation 6, extend the class of individuals to whom advice and assistance may be granted to those who have been detained under the Terrorism Act 2000.
In addition, regulation 7 amends the conditions in respect of financial eligibility for the receipt of advice and assistance and advocacy assistance.
Changes are also made to Form A, the form used for an application for the grant of a representation order.