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We have at least eleven Commissioners at any time, appointed by Her Majesty the Queen, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. The Commissioners are supported by caseworkers and administrative staff.
1 Application
We receive an application from you.
2 Administrators
When an application arrives at our offices, it is recorded on our system and scanned into our confidential computer database by our administrative staff.
3 Caseworkers
Work begins on an application when it is allocated to a Case Review Manager or Case Worker.
4 Commissioners
The Commissioners make the decision about whether a case can be referred to the Court of Appeal.
5 Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal treats a case referred by to them by us in the same way as any other appeal.
6 Appeal dismissed
If the appeal fails at the Court of Appeal the convicted person can make another application to us if new evidence or arguments arise.
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