Singapore legislation
Clause 75
Clause 75
Punishments
(1)
Where a disciplinary officer finds an accused guilty of a charge, he may award one of the following punishments:
if the accused is a serviceman, detention for a period not exceeding 40 days;
a fine not exceeding $100 or, if the accused is an officer, a fine not exceeding $300;
reprimand; or
such other minor punishment as may be prescribed by the regulations.
(2)
Where a disciplinary officer is of the opinion that the accused should be reduced in rank in addition to or in lieu of any punishment which may be awarded by him he may refer the charge and the record of the proceedings to the Commissioner with a recommendation that the accused be reduced in rank and the Commissioner may at his discretion reduce the rank of the accused in addition to or in substitution for the punishment imposed by the disciplinary officer.
(3)
In addition to any of the punishments referred to in subsection (1), a disciplinary officer may order an officer or serviceman found guilty of any offence under this Act to pay compensation, not exceeding $100, to any person who suffered damage or loss occasioned by the commission of the service offence.
(4)
In addition to or in lieu of any other punishment, a disciplinary officer may order the accused to pay such sum as he may determine as compensation to the Government for the loss of or damage to any service property or part thereof occasioned by the commission of the service offence and, in assessing the amount of compensation payable under this subsection, the disciplinary officer shall have regard to the earnings of the accused.
(5)
Nothing in subsection (3) shall prejudice the right of any person to a civil remedy for the recovery of damages beyond the amount of compensation ordered.