Singapore legislation
Regulation 29
of Singapore Armed Forces (DXO — Disciplinary Proceedings and Miscellaneous Powers) Regulations
Regulation 29
Avoidance of delay by DXO disciplinary officers in dealing with charges
Subregulation 1
If an allegation against any DXO that he has committed an offence is reported to a DXO disciplinary officer who is empowered to deal with him under regulation 5, he shall, unless it is impracticable, have the accused brought before him within 48 hours of the report being made to him, inform him of the charge against him and begin to deal with it.
Subregulation 2
If an allegation against any DXO that he has committed an offence is reported to a DXO disciplinary officer who is not empowered to deal with him under regulation 5, the charge shall, unless it is impracticable, be brought before the appropriate DXO disciplinary officer within 48 hours of the report being made to the first-mentioned DXO disciplinary officer.
Subregulation 3
A DXO disciplinary officer before whom a charge is brought by virtue of paragraph (2) shall, unless it is impracticable, have the accused brought before him within 48 hours of the charge being brought before him, inform him of the charge against him and begin to deal with it.