Singapore legislation
Clause 28
Clause 28
Constitution of district court-martial
(1)
A district court-martial shall consist of not less than three officers of whom at least one shall be an officer of the Singapore armed forces.
(2)
Each member of the Court must have held a commission during not less than two whole years.
(3)
The President of the Court shall be appointed by the General Officer Commanding, and shall be of not less than field rank.
(4)
In the case of conviction the finding and sentence of the Court shall not be valid until confirmed by the General Officer Commanding, who shall exercise the powers conferred on a confirming officer under section 63 of the Army Act.
(5)
After promulgation of the finding and sentence the proceedings shall be disposed of in the manner prescribed.