Armed Forces Act 2006

Valid from 28/03/2009

112 Custody proceedings rules U.K.

(1) The Secretary of State may make rules with respect to proceedings—

(a) on an application under section 101;

(b) under section 105(1);

(c) on an application under section 107(4);

(d) on a review under section 108(1), 110(4), 111(4) or 171(2).

(2) Rules under this section may in particular make provision—

(a) with respect to arrangements preliminary to the proceedings;

(b) with respect to the representation of the person to whom the proceedings relate;

(c) with respect to evidence, including the admissibility of evidence;

(d) for procuring the attendance of witnesses;

(e) with respect to the immunities and privileges of witnesses;

(f) with respect to oaths and affirmations;

(g) with respect to circumstances in which a review under section 108(1), 110(4), 111(4) or 171(2) may be carried out without a hearing;

(h) with respect to the use for the purposes of the proceedings of live television or telephone links or similar arrangements, including the use of such links or other arrangements as a means of satisfying any requirement imposed by this Act for a person to be brought before a judge advocate;

(i) for the appointment of persons to discharge administrative functions under the rules.