# The Courts-Martial (Royal Navy) Rules 1997, Article 4: Referring a case to the prosecuting authority


If the higher authority refers a case in respect of an accused to the prosecuting authority in accordance with section 52C(1) of the Act, he shall forward to the prosecuting authority—
(a) a copy of any report concerning the case prepared by the Royal Naval Regulating Branch or other investigator;
(b) the offence or a list of offences alleged against the accused;
(c) a list of any potential witnesses;
(d) any written statements of the potential witnesses;
(e) any statements made by the accused including records or transcripts of interviews conducted under caution;
(f) a list of any exhibits;
(g) any other evidence, real or documentary.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/170/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/courts-martial-royal-navy-rules-1997/article-4
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