53Opening address by prosecution

53 Opening address by prosecution

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.