# The Courts-Martial (Royal Navy) Rules 1997, Article 59: Witnesses for the defence


Except with the leave of the judge advocate, if the accused elects to give evidence he shall be called before any other witness for the defence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/170/article/59 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/courts-martial-royal-navy-rules-1997/article-59
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