# The Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009, Article 30: Proceedings with four lay members


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2041/article/30 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-court-martial-rules-2009/article-30
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