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PART IIPROSECUTION OF OFFENCES

Appointment of judge advocate

9.—(1) –On receipt of a copy of the prosecution papers, the Chief Naval Judge Advocate, or an officer on his behalf, shall appoint a judge advocate—

(a)to conduct any hearing for directions;

(b)to be a member of the court-martial.

(2) After the Chief Naval Judge Advocate has appointed a judge advocate in accordance with this rule, he shall notify the court administration officer, who shall serve notice in writing of the appointment on the accused and the prosecutor.