171Applications for internal review

171 Applications for internal review (1) The following may apply to a competent authority for review of an internally reviewable decision made by the authority or an authorised person appointed by the authority: (a) if an entity is prescribed by regulation in relation to the decision—the entity; (b) any other person whose interests are affected by the decision. (2) The following may apply to the chief police officer for review of an internally reviewable decision made by a police officer: (a) if an entity is prescribed by regulation in relation to the decision—the entity; (b) any other person whose interests are affected by the decision. (3) The application must— (a) be in writing; and (b) state the applicant’s name and address; and (c) set out the applicant’s reasons for making the application. (4) The application must be given to the competent authority or chief police officer within— (a) 28 days after the day the applicant is given the internal review (b) any longer period allowed by the authority or chief police officer before or after the end of the 28-day period.