# The Armed Forces (Custody Proceedings) Rules 2009, Article 17: Proceedings in absence of a person to whom the proceedings relate


Proceedings may be held in the absence of any person to whom they relate, if the judge advocate so directs.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1098/article/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-custody-proceedings-rules-2009/article-17
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