# The Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009, Article 101: Opening addresses


Before the Director adduces any evidence in trial proceedings—
(a) the Director, and
(b) with leave of the judge advocate, any defendant,
may make an opening address.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2009/9780111479216/article/101 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-armed-forces-court-martial-rules-2009/article-101
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