# The Armed Forces (Summary Hearing and Activation of Suspended Sentences of Service Detention) Rules 2009, Rule 13: Order of evidence

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

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), evidence at a hearing shall be heard in the following order—
(a) evidence adduced by the commanding officer under rule 15(1);
(b) evidence of the accused if he chooses to give evidence;
(c) evidence adduced by the accused;
(d) evidence adduced by the commanding officer under rule 15(2).
(2) Where the commanding officer proceeds with a hearing after a charge has been amended, substituted or added, he may determine the order in which evidence is heard.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1216/rule/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-summary-hearing-and-activation-of-suspended-sentences-of-service-detention-rules-2009/rule-13
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