# The Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009, Article 38: Judge advocate’s power to direct lay members to withdraw


In any proceedings with lay members, the judge advocate may direct the lay members to withdraw while he hears submissions or gives a ruling on any question of law, practice or procedure.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2009/9780111479216/article/38 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-armed-forces-court-martial-rules-2009/article-38
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