# The Criminal Justice (Armed Forces Code of Practice for Victims of Crime) Regulations 2015, Paragraph 175: Summary Hearing

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Part of the Summary hearing process involves the questioning of witnesses to test their evidence. It is up to the Commanding Officer to make sure the hearing is conducted in a fair and just manner. The Commanding Officer will treat victims who are witnesses respectfully and, where appropriate, will intervene where questioning by the accused is considered inappropriate or too aggressive.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1811/schedule/paragraph/175 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-justice-armed-forces-code-of-practice-for-victims-of-crime-regulations-2015/schedule/paragraph-175
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