7.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2) and articles 8, 9 and 10, the accused must give a defence statement during the period of 28 days beginning with the day immediately after the day on which the prosecutor complies, or purports to comply, with article 3.
(2) If, at the start of the period referred to in paragraph (1)—
(a)the accused has applied for the grant of legal aid in respect of his trial, and
(b)that application has not been determined,
then paragraph (1) shall have effect as if the period referred to in that paragraph begins with the day immediately after the day on which that application is determined.