Article 30 Proceedings with four lay membersF1

(1)

A judge advocate may only give a direction under section 155(2A) if the judge advocate considers it necessary to do so, having regard to the expected length and location of the proceedings.

(2)

A direction may not be given under section 155(2A) after the commencement of the proceedings unless—

(a)

a direction under section 155(2A) was in effect when the proceedings commenced;

(b)

one or more lay members has been discharged under rule 35(4) (objections); and

(c)

there are three or fewer lay members remaining (including any waiting members).

(3)

A judge advocate may rescind a direction under section 155(2A) at any time before the commencement of the proceedings to which it relates.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Rules 30, 30A substituted for rule 30 (1.1.2023) by The Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/1264), rules 1(2), 7