(1) An individual who is a party, or prospective party, to special purposes proceedings may apply to the Commissioner for assistance in those proceedings.
(2) As soon as reasonably practicable after receiving an application under subsection (1), the Commissioner must decide whether, and to what extent, to grant it.
(3) The Commissioner must not grant the application unless, in the Commissioner's opinion, the case involves a matter of substantial public importance.
(4) If the Commissioner decides not to provide assistance, the Commissioner must, as soon as reasonably practicable, notify the applicant of the decision, giving reasons for the decision.
(5) If the Commissioner decides to provide assistance, the Commissioner must -
(a) as soon as reasonably practicable, notify the applicant of the decision, stating the extent of the assistance to be provided, and
(b) secure that the person against whom the proceedings are, or are to be, brought is informed that the Commissioner is providing
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