2(1)The relevant offender may apply to the Secretary of State for a decision as to whether it appears that, at the time of the offence, the other party to the act of buggery or gross indecency—E+W+N.I.
(a)where paragraph 1(a) applies, was aged 16 or over,
(b)where paragraph 1(b) applies, was aged 17 or over,
and consented to the act.
(2)An application must be in writing and state—
(a)the name, address and date of birth of the relevant offender,
(b)his name and address at the time of the conviction, finding or caution,
(c)so far as known to him, the time when and the place where the conviction or finding was made or the caution given and, for a conviction or finding, the case number,
(d)such other information as the Secretary of State may require.
(3)An application may include representations by the relevant offender about the matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).