Singapore legislation
Clause 98
Clause 98
Representation
(1)
Subject to any other provisions in this Act, an accused shall have the right to be represented in his defence before a subordinate military court by an advocate and solicitor, if provided by him, or by any officer in the Singapore Armed Forces.
(2)
Where an accused is not represented by a person in accordance with subsection (1) of this section and —
is charged with an offence punishable by death;
is dumb, blind or deaf; or
is suspected of being of unsound mind,the president of the subordinate military court shall appoint a defence counsel to assist the accused in his defence.
(3)
Where the accused selects a person to represent him in a subordinate military court, such person shall be authorised to do so after submitting to the subordinate military court a warrant to act signed by the accused.