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Court Martial Act 2007

Miscellaneous and administrative provisions - Miscellaneous provisions - Miscellaneous

68: Defence of accused

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"Being able to have a lawyer or defender help you if you are accused of something."

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If you are accused of something and are going to be tried by the Court Martial, you can be defended by a lawyer. You can also be defended by a defender. This means you have a choice of who can help you with your case.

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Part 3Miscellaneous and administrative provisions
Miscellaneous provisions: Miscellaneous

68Defence of accused

  1. Any accused to be tried by the Court Martial may be defended—

  2. by a lawyer; or
    1. by a defender.