Singapore legislation

Clause 63

of Singapore Armed Forces Bill

Clause 63

Powers of a senior disciplinary officer when dealing with charge

(1)

A senior disciplinary officer when dealing with a charge may —

(a)

dismiss the charge if he is of the opinion that it ought not to be proceeded with;

(b)

try the accused summarily; or

(c)

if he is of the opinion that the charge should not be dealt with by him refer it to a superior commander recommending that the accused be tried by a subordinate military court.

(2)

On receipt of a charge under subsection (1) of this section the superior commander shall either —

(a)

direct that the charge be tried by the senior disciplinary officer who referred the charge or by any other senior disciplinary officer; or

(b)

refer the charge to the person appointed under paragraph (a) of subsection (5) of section 80 of this Act.