# The Courts-Martial (Royal Navy) Rules 2007, Rule 34: Preliminary hearing in open court


(1) A preliminary hearing not made under rule 35 shall, unless the judge advocate directs otherwise, take place before the judge advocate in open court.
(2) A preliminary hearing shall be a hearing before the judge advocate sitting alone.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3443/rule/34 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/courts-martial-royal-navy-rules-2007/rule-34
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