PART 5E+WEmergency Representation

DeterminationsE+W

52.—(1) A determination that an individual qualifies for emergency representation—

(a)must be made subject to a specified time limit; and

(b)may be made on the basis of limited information and documents if the Director considers that it would be in the interests of justice to do so.

(2) A determination made on the basis of limited information and documents—

(a)must be made conditional upon the provision, within a specified time limit, of the information and documents which would have been required had the application not been made on an urgent basis;

(b)may be disregarded if the condition is not satisfied within the specified time limit; and

(c)must be revoked where, following the provision of further information and documents, the Director determines that the individual does not qualify for legal representation or family help (higher) in accordance with section 21 of the Act and regulations made under that section.

(3) Where, following the provision of further information and documents—

(a)the Director determines that the individual qualifies for legal representation subject to a condition requiring the payment of a contribution in accordance with regulation 36; and

(b)the individual does not agree to pay, or arrange payment of, the contribution described in sub-paragraph (a),

the determination in relation to emergency representation may be revoked or withdrawn.