316 Proceedings before civilian court where person suspected of illegal absence
Armed Forces Act 2006 (2006 c 52) | Legislation

316  Proceedings before civilian court where person suspected of illegal absence

(1)     This section applies where a person is brought before a court of summary jurisdiction in a relevant territory under section 314(4) or 315(4)(b).

(2)     Subsection (3) applies if—

(a)     the person admits to the court that he is a person subject to service law who has deserted or is absent without leave; or

(b)     the court has in its possession evidence of a description prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary

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