PART 5Representation for criminal proceedings
Appeal: Crown CourtI130
1
In relation to a determination by the Director that the interests of justice do not require, or no longer require, representation to be made available in a case in the Crown Court, the appeal lies to an officer of the Crown Court (“the officer”).
2
The officer may refer the appeal to a judge of the Crown Court.
3
The officer or the judge may—
a
affirm the determination; or
b
decide that the interests of justice require representation to be made available, or to continue to be made available, to an individual for the purposes of criminal proceedings.
4
Where the officer or a judge makes a decision under paragraph (3)(b), the Director must make a determination reflecting that decision and record the determination in a representation order.