Part 2 Summary Hearings

United Kingdom

1. 4Application of Part 2
2. 5Applications to hear charges summarily
3. 6Applications for extended powers in relation to punishment
4. 7Applications for extended powers in relation to activation orders
5. 8Preliminary procedures
6. 9Changing the time fixed for a hearing
7. 10Representation
8. 11Co-accused and multiple charges
9. 11AInterpretation, translation and communication through an intermediary
10. 12Election and starting a summary hearing
11. 13Order of evidence
12. 14Oaths and affirmations
13. 15Evidence adduced by the commanding officer
14. 15AOffences under sections 20(1)(a) and 20A of the Act: use of specimens
15. 15BOffences under sections 20(1)(a) and 20A of the Act: documentary evidence as to specimens
16. 16Evidence given by the accused
17. 17Evidence adduced by the accused
18. 18Further questioning of witnesses
19. 19Equivocal admissions
20. 20Procedure at the conclusion of the evidence
21. 21Determination of facts on admission of all charges
22. 22Sentencing
23. 23Activation of suspended sentences of service detention
24. 24Adjournments
25. 25Rectification of errors
26. 26Effect of provisions where charges are amended, substituted or added
27. 27Written record
28. 28Notification to court administration officer