Singapore legislation

Regulation 29

of Singapore Armed Forces (Volunteer Corps — Ranks, Disciplinary Proceedings and Miscellaneous Powers) Regulations 2015

Regulation 29

Avoidance of delay by SAFVC disciplinary officers in dealing with charges

Subregulation 1

If an allegation against any accused that the accused has committed an offence is reported to an SAFVC disciplinary officer who is empowered to deal with the accused under regulation 8, the SAFVC disciplinary officer must, unless it is impracticable —

(a)

have the accused brought before the SAFVC disciplinary officer within 48 hours of the report being made to the SAFVC disciplinary officer;

(b)

inform the accused of the charge against the accused; and

(c)

begin to deal with the charge.

Subregulation 2

If an allegation against any accused that the accused has committed an offence is reported to an SAFVC disciplinary officer who is not empowered to deal with the accused under regulation 8, the charge must, unless it is impracticable, be brought before the appropriate SAFVC disciplinary officer within 48 hours of the report being made to the first‑mentioned SAFVC disciplinary officer.

Subregulation 3

An SAFVC disciplinary officer before whom a charge is brought by virtue of paragraph (2) must, unless it is impracticable —

(a)

have the accused brought before the SAFVC disciplinary officer within 48 hours of the charge being brought before the SAFVC disciplinary officer;

(b)

inform the accused of the charge against the accused; and

(c)

begin to deal with the charge.

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