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Armed Forces Act 1976

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15(1)Section 57(1) of the [1955 c. 18.] Army Act 1955 (offences) shall have effect in relation to a Standing Civilian Court as it has effect in relation to a court-martial.

(2)The magistrate sitting in such a court may direct the arrest of any person for an alleged offence under that section.

(3)A person arrested by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) above may be released by the magistrate, if he thinks fit; and no further proceedings shall be taken in the matter in relation to a person so released.

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