Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

AUSTRALIAN MILITARY COURT RULES 2007 (SLI NO 360 OF 2007) - REG 53

                Before the first prosecution witness is called to give evidence at a trial, the prosecuting officer must make an opening address to the Australian Military Court, stating briefly:

                (a)    the elements of the offence charged that have to be proved before the accused person can be convicted; and

               (b)    the alleged facts upon which the prosecuting officer will rely to support the charge; and

                (c)    the nature of the evidence that the prosecuting officer proposes to adduce to prove the alleged facts.