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Regulation 61

of Singapore Armed Forces (Subordinate Military Courts) Regulations 2004

Regulation 61

Examination of witnesses

Subregulation 1

A witness may —

(a)

be examined by the person calling the witness;

(b)

be cross-examined by any opposing party in the proceedings; and

(c)

at the conclusion of any such cross-examination, be re-examined by the person who called the witness on matters arising out of the cross-examination.

Subregulation 2

The person examining a witness shall put his questions to the witness orally and, unless an objection is raised by —

(a)

the witness, court or judge advocate; or

(b)

the prosecutor or accused, as the case may be,the witness shall reply immediately.

Subregulation 3

If such an objection is made, the witness shall not reply until the objection has been disposed of.

Subregulation 4

The court may allow the cross-examination or re-examination of a witness to be postponed.