# The Armed Forces (Service Civilian Court) Rules 2009, Article 85: Opening address


(1) Before the Director adduces any evidence in trial proceedings—
(a) the Director, and
(b) with leave of the court, any defendant,
may make an opening address.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1209/article/85 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-service-civilian-court-rules-2009/article-85
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