Determinations: certain proceedings in the Crown CourtE+W
25.—[F1(1) In the circumstances described in paragraph (2), the Director must consider the individual’s application for a determination under section 16 for representation for the purposes of criminal proceedings in the Crown Court in accordance with Part 4 of the Financial Resources Regulations.]
(2) The circumstances are that—
(a)the individual has made an application for a determination in proceedings in the magistrates’ court and (should the proceedings continue there) in the Crown Court;
(b)the Director has determined that the individual does not qualify for representation in the magistrates’ court either because—
(i)the requirements of section 21 (financial resources) and regulations made under that section are not met; or
(ii)the interests of justice do not require representation to be made available to the individual; and
(c)the proceedings continue to the Crown Court other than on appeal.
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 25(1) substituted (27.1.2014) by The Criminal Legal Aid (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2790), regs. 1(3), 6(2) (with reg. 8)
Commencement Information