Explanation to Accused of his Rights when Making his Defence

(1) After the close of the case for the prosecution, the president or judge advocate (if any) should explain to the (a) if he wishes, he may give evidence on oath as a witness or make a statement without being sworn, but that he is not obliged to do either; 62 (b) if he gives evidence on oath, he will be liable to be cross examined by the prosecutor and to be questioned by the court and the judge advocate (if any), but that, if he makes a statement without being sworn, no one will be entitled to ask him any questions; and (c) whether he gives evidence or makes a statement or remains silent, he may call witnesses on his behalf both to the facts of the case and to his character. (2) After the president or judge advocate has complied with paragraph (1) of this rule, he shall ask the accused if he intends to give evidence on oath or to make a statement without being sworn and if he intends to call any witness on his behalf and, if so, whether he is a witness to fact or to character only. (3) If the accused intends to call a witness to the facts of the case other than himself, he may make an opening address outlining the case for the defence before the evidence for the defence is given.