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16.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), in relation to any criminal proceedings before a magistrates’ court, the right of an individual conferred by section 27(4) of the Act does not include a right to select an advocate.
(2) The relevant court may determine that the individual can select an advocate if—
(a)the proceedings relate to an extradition hearing under the Extradition Act 2003(1) or an indictable offence; and
(b)the relevant court determines that because there are circumstances which make the proceedings unusually grave or difficult, representation by an advocate would be desirable.
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