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Part 3 · Military Offences

29. Abuse of authority

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Every person subject to military law who knowingly exceeds his or her authority over a serviceman of lower rank or less seniority 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.

Report

Part 4

Summary Trial by Disciplinary Officers and Composition of Military Offences

Part 5

Trial by Subordinate Military Courts

Part 6

Punishments of Military Offences and Execution of Sentences

Part 7

Military Court of Appeal

Part 8

Arrests, Searches and Investigations

Part 9

Bail and Bonds

Part 10

Boards of Inquiry

Part 11

PAY

Part 12

Emergency Powers

Part 12A

Aid to Civilian Authorities

Part 13

Miscellaneous

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