# The Armed Forces (Summary Hearing and Activation of Suspended Sentences of Service Detention) Rules 2009, Rule 11: Co-accused and multiple charges

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) The commanding officer may at a single hearing hear—
(a) a charge brought against more than one accused; and
(b) charges against more than one accused if the charges are founded on the same facts.
(2) If more than one charge is brought against an accused the commanding officer may at a single hearing hear—
(a) all charges which are founded on the same facts; and
(b) all charges in respect of offences which form, or are part of, a series of offences of the same or a similar character.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1216/rule/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-summary-hearing-and-activation-of-suspended-sentences-of-service-detention-rules-2009/rule-11
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