The Serious Crime Act 2007 (Appeals under Section 24) Order 2008

Time limits

28.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the time limit within which there must be made or instituted—

(a) a claim for costs by an applicant under article 22, an application for a re-determination under article 25, or a request for the registrar to give reasons for a decision on a re-determination under article 25;

(b) an appeal to a costs judge under article 26 or an application for a certificate under article 27(1); or

(c) an appeal to the High Court under article 27;

may, for good reason, be extended by the registrar, the Senior Costs Judge or the High Court, as the case may be.

(2) Where an applicant without good reason has failed (or, if an extension were not granted, would fail) to comply with a time limit, the registrar, the Senior Costs Judge or the High Court, as the case may be, may, in exceptional circumstances, extend the time limit and shall consider whether it is reasonable in the circumstances to reduce the costs; provided that the costs shall not be reduced unless the representative has been allowed a reasonable opportunity to show cause orally or in writing why the costs should not be reduced.

(3) An applicant may appeal to the Senior Costs Judge against a decision made under this article by a registrar and such an appeal shall be instituted within 21 days of the decision being given by giving notice in writing to the Senior Costs Judge specifying the grounds of appeal.