# The Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009, Rule 3C: The application by the court of the overriding objective


The court or the judge advocate for any proceedings before the court must further the overriding objective, in particular when—
(a) exercising any power given to the court or the judge advocate by legislation (including these Rules); or
(b) interpreting any rule.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2041/rule/3C (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-court-martial-rules-2009/rule-3C
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