PART 9REFERENCE TO THE COURT OF AN UNDULY LENIENT SENTENCE
Notice of reference and application for permission56
1
An application for permission to refer a case must be made in writing and must—
a
give the required information and—
i
the date and place of the relevant Court Martial decision; and
ii
the relevant verdict and sentence; and
b
explain why the sentence in the case appears to the Attorney General unduly lenient, concisely outlining each argument in support.
2
A notice of reference of a case must be made in writing and must—
a
include the same details and explanation as the application for permission to refer the case;
b
summarise the relevant facts; and
c
identify any relevant authorities.
3
Where the court gives the Attorney General permission to refer a case, it may treat the application for permission to refer a case as the notice of reference of a case.