8Functions of Military Judge

8 Functions of Military Judge

In addition to the functions conferred on a Military Judge by the Act, and Regulations and other Rules made under the Act, the functions of a Military Judge are:

(a) to preside over the hearings of the Australian Military Court; and

(b) to ensure that proceedings are conducted:

(i) in accordance with the Act, the Regulations and these Rules; and

(ii) in a manner befitting a court of justice; and

(c) to ensure that an accused person who is not represented does not suffer a disadvantage as a result of not being represented; and

(d) to ensure that a proper record of proceedings is made and that the records of proceedings and exhibits are properly secured during the conduct of the trial.