56.—(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.