# The Courts-Martial (Royal Navy) 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 52I(10), 53A, 58, 60(5), 61(5) and 70 of the Naval Discipline Act 1957, hereby makes the following Rules:—

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