# The Courts-Martial (Royal Navy) Rules 1997, Article 23: Hearing for directions in chambers


(1) A hearing for directions shall take place before the judge advocate in chambers.
(2) Except with the leave of the judge advocate, the only persons entitled to be present at a hearing for directions are the prosecutor, the accused, the accused’s friend, the court administration officer, the clerk, the court recorder and any interpreter.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/170/article/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/courts-martial-royal-navy-rules-1997/article-23
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