97 Finding and sentence.F4U.K.
(1)Without prejudice to the provisions of section ninety-four of this Act, the finding of a court-martial on each charge shall be announced in open court.
F1(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3)Any sentence of a court-martial, together with any recommendation to mercy [F2and any reasons for the sentence], shall be announced in open court, F3. . ..
Textual Amendments
F1S. 97(2) repealed (1.4.1997) by 1996 c. 46, s. 35(2), Sch. 7 Pt. II; S.I. 1997/304, art. 2 (with art. 3, Sch. 2)
F2Words in s. 97(3) inserted (1.4.1997) by 1996 c. 46, s. 5, Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 44; S.I. 1997/304, art. 2 (with art. 3, Sch. 2)
F3Words in s. 97(3) repealed (1.4.1997) by 1996 c. 46, s. 35(2), Sch. 7 Pt. II; S.I. 1997/304, art. 2 (with art. 3, Sch. 2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 97 applied (with modifications) (1.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/172, art. 86
Textual Amendments applied to the whole legislation
F4Act: the provisions of the 1955 Acts providing for findings of courts-martial to be subject to confirmation and to revision at the direction of the confirming officer cease to have effect (1.4.1997 subject to art. 3 of the commencing S.I.) by virtue of 1996 c. 46, s. 15; S.I. 1997/304, arts. 2, 3, Sch. 2