20 Unfitness or misconduct through alcohol or drugs
Armed Forces Act 2006 (2006 c 52) | Legislation

20  Unfitness or misconduct through alcohol or drugs

(1)     A person subject to service law commits an offence if, due to the influence of alcohol or any drug—

(a)     he is unfit to be entrusted with his duty or any duty which he might reasonably expect to be called upon to perform; or

(b)     his behaviour is disorderly or likely to bring discredit to Her Majesty's forces.

[(1A)     For the purposes of subsection (1) a person is to

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