PART 5Representation for criminal proceedings
WithdrawalI126
1
The Director must withdraw a determination under section 16 of the Act if the Director is satisfied that the interests of justice no longer require representation.
2
The Director may withdraw a determination where—
a
the individual declines to accept the determination in the terms which are offered;
b
the individual requests that the determination is withdrawn; or
c
the provider named in the representation order which recorded the original determination declines to continue to represent the individual.
3
Where the Director withdraws a determination, the Director must provide written notification of the withdrawal to—
a
the individual in whose favour the original determination was made;
b
any provider named in the representation order which records the determination; and
c
any advocate instructed in proceedings.
4
In this regulation “advocate” means a person who is an authorised person for the purposes of section 18 of the Legal Services Act 200734 in relation to the exercise of a right of audience.