42Application for assistance in making civil claims

42 Application for assistance in making civil claims

(1)  A person who claims to be a consumer and who –

(a) wishes to bring legal proceedings (other than criminal proceedings) arising out of the supply to the person of goods or services; or

(b) wishes to make an appeal, or seek judicial review, in relation to legal proceedings of a kind referred to in paragraph (a) ; or

(c) is a party to legal proceedings or proceedings relating to an appeal or review referred to in paragraph (a) or (b)  –

may apply to the Director for assistance in the conduct of the proceedings.

(2)  An application under subsection (1) is to –

(a) be in or to the effect of a form approved by the Director; and

(b) include the particulars required to complete the form; and

(c) be verified in the manner required by the Director.