Article XI

The proceedings at the trial shall take the following course:

(_a_) The tribunal shall inquire of each defendant whether he has

received and had an opportunity to read the indictment against him and

whether he pleads “guilty” or “not guilty.”

(_b_) The prosecution may make an opening statement.

(_c_) The prosecution shall produce its evidence subject to the cross

examination of its witnesses.

(_d_) The defense may make an opening statement.

(_e_) The defense shall produce its evidence subject to the cross

examination of its witnesses.

(_f_) Such rebutting evidence as may be held by the tribunal to be

material may be produced by either the prosecution or the defense.

(_g_) The defense shall address the court.

(_h_) The prosecution shall address the court.

(_i_) Each defendant may make a statement to the tribunal.

(_j_) The tribunal shall deliver judgment and pronounce sentence.

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