Part 14Enlistment, Terms of Service etc

Enlistment, terms of service etc

I1I2330Desertion and absence without leave: forfeiture of service etc

1

The Defence Council may by regulations make provision—

a

with respect to the making of a confession by a member of the regular forces that he is guilty of an offence under section 8 (desertion);

b

for the making of a determination as to whether a trial may be dispensed with in the case of a person who makes such a confession;

c

for the forfeiture of a period of service of such a person where a trial is so dispensed with.

2

The Defence Council may also by regulations make provision for the forfeiture of a period of service of a member of the regular forces who is convicted of an offence under section 8.

3

Regulations under subsection (1) or (2) may include provision for enabling a determination to be made in prescribed circumstances restoring (in whole or in part) a forfeited period of service.

4

The Defence Council may also by regulations make provision with respect to—

a

the issue of a certificate of absence in respect of a member of the regular forces absent without leave for more than a prescribed period;

b

the effects of such a certificate (in particular in connection with the pay and allowances of the person in respect of whom it is issued).