Singapore legislation

Clause 103

of Singapore Armed Forces Bill

Clause 103

Independence of subordinate military courts

(1)

In matters of adjudication, members of subordinate military courts shall not be subject to the authority of their commanders, or to any other authority, except the law.

(2)

No person shall attempt to coerce or by any unauthorised means influence the action or proceedings of a subordinate military court or any member thereof.

(3)

Any person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (2) of this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction by a subordinate military court to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or any less punishment authorised by this Act.