# The Armed Forces (Summary Hearing and Activation of Suspended Sentences of Service Detention) Rules 2009, Rule 24: Adjournments

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

The commanding officer may adjourn a hearing at any point if he considers that to do so would be—
(a) in the interests of fairness to the accused; or
(b) expedient for any purpose and not unfair to the accused.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1216/rule/24 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-summary-hearing-and-activation-of-suspended-sentences-of-service-detention-rules-2009/rule-24
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