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Armed Forces Act 2006, Section 124 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 25 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.

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124CO to hear charge allocated for summary hearingU.K.
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(1)This section applies in respect of a charge which is regarded for the purposes of this Part as allocated for summary hearing.
(2)The accused's commanding officer must hear the charge summarily unless—
(a)he exercises his powers under section 123(2)(b), (d) or (e) in respect of the charge (substitution of charge, discontinuance of proceedings, or referral to DSP); or
(b)the accused elects Court Martial trial of the charge (see section 129).
(3)Subsection (2) is subject to sections 52 (charges capable of being heard summarily) and 54 (charges which may be heard summarily only with permission or by senior officer).
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