PART 8PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS
Powers of judge advocate49
1
In preliminary proceedings the judge advocate may give such directions as appear to him to be necessary to secure the proper and efficient management of the case.
2
Without prejudice to paragraph (1), the judge advocate may make an order or ruling on—
a
any question as to the admissibility of evidence;
b
any question as to the joinder or severance of charges; or
c
any other question of law, practice or procedure relating to the case.
3
Any direction given in preliminary proceedings shall have effect throughout any related proceedings unless varied or discharged by—
a
the judge advocate who gave it; or
b
the judge advocate for any related proceedings.
4
Any order or ruling made in preliminary proceedings shall have effect throughout any related proceedings unless varied or discharged—
a
by the judge advocate who made it;
b
by the judge advocate for any related proceedings; or
c
on appeal.
5
Section 166 (fitness to stand trial) applies in preliminary proceedings as it applies on a trial by the court.