# The Courts-Martial (Royal Navy) Rules 1997, Article 10: Notification of trial


(1) This rule applies where the commanding officer has been notified in respect of an accused under his command that the prosecutor has preferred a charge.
(2) As soon as is practicable after receipt of—
(a) the prosecution papers; and
(b) the statements provided for in rule 8(2)(a) above,
the commanding officer shall notify the accused that he is to be tried by court-martial.
(3) On notifying the accused in accordance with paragraph (2) above, the commanding officer shall serve the accused with—
(a) the prosecution papers;
(b) a form for the accused’s notice of alibi;
(c) the statements explaining the rights of an accused and concerning legal assistance provided for in rule 8(2)(a) above;
(d) a form for notifying the court administration officer of his accused’s friend; and
(e) a form for acknowledgement of receipt.
(4) At the time when the prosecution papers are given to the accused, the commanding officer shall inform the accused of the effect of section 11 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 (notice of alibi).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/170/article/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/courts-martial-royal-navy-rules-1997/article-10
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