# The Courts-Martial (Army) Rules 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


DEFENCE
Made 12th February 1997
Laid before Parliament 14th February 1997
Coming into force 1st April 1997
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 75(2), 83B(11), 84A, 92(5), 93(3), 94(5), 102(1), 103 113(1), 141(1), 143(1) and 209(3B), of the Army Act 1955, hereby makes the following Rules:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/169/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/courts-martial-army-rules-1997/introduction
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