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(a)cause the Sentencing Advisory Council to be notified and consider any views stated in writing, within the period specified in the notification, by that Council; and
(b)give—an opportunity to appear before the Court and make a submission on the matter.
S. 6AD(1)(b)(i) amended by No. 18/2005 s. 18(Sch. 1 item 97.2).
(ii)a lawyer representing Victoria Legal Aid, whether or not employed by Victoria Legal Aid, or a lawyer arranged by Victoria Legal Aid—
S. 6AD(1)(b)(ii) amended by No. 18/2005 s. 18(Sch. 1 item 97.2).
(2)In specifying a period for the purposes of subsection (1)(a), the Court of Appeal must take into consideration the period reasonably required for the Sentencing Advisory Council to—
(a)undertake research and statistical analysis; and
(b)consult with relevant persons within the criminal justice system as well as the general public.
(3)Views stated by the Sentencing Advisory Council under subsection (1)(a) or a submission made under subsection (1)(b) may include a view or submission with respect to the framing of the proposed guideline judgment.