Army Rule 37: Convening of Court Martial & Application of Mind

Army Rule 37 deals with the convening of General and District Courts-Martial. Before convening a General or District Court-Martial, the competent officer must first satisfy himself that the charges are offences within the meaning of the Army Act and that the evidence justifies a trial on those charges. If he is not so satisfied, he...

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Army Rule 24 | Remand of Accused, Summary of Evidence & Court Martial Decision

Army Rule 24 deals with the remand of accused after the Summary of Evidence is recorded under Army Rule 23. The Summary of Evidence must be considered by the Commanding Officer, who then has three broad options: remand the accused for trial by court martial, refer the case to the proper superior military authority, or,...

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