Clause 131
Proceedings in Military Court of Appeal
of Singapore Armed Forces Bill
BillNot in forceProvision 136 of 203
Clause 131
(1)
Where a party to an appeal having been summoned does not attend, the Military Court of Appeal may hear the appeal in his absence.
(2)
During the hearing of the appeal, the appellant shall be heard first and the respondent shall be heard after him; the appellant shall then be entitled to reply.
(3)
Where appeals by several persons are heard jointly, the president of the Court shall determine the order in which they are to be heard.
(4)
The president of the Military Court of Appeal may permit any party to present additional arguments.