Singapore Armed Forces Act 1972 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 5 · Trial by Subordinate Military Courts
107. Independence of subordinate military courts
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In matters of adjudication, presidents and other members of subordinate military courts are not subject to the authority of their commanders, or to any other authority, except the law.
subordinate military courts
“subordinate military courts” means general courts martial and field general courts martial from the decisions of which by reason of this Act there is a right of appeal to the Military Court of Appeal;
A person must not attempt to coerce or by any unauthorised means influence the action or proceedings of a subordinate military court or any president or, where applicable, other member thereof.
military court
“military court” means a general court martial or the Military Court of Appeal.
A person who contravenes subsection (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction by a subordinate military court to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or any less punishment authorised by this Act.