Air Force Act 1955 (repealed)

[F175M Custody rules.F2U.K.

(1)The Secretary of State may make rules with respect to proceedings—

(a)on an application under section 75C of this Act;

(b)under section 75F(1) of this Act;

(c)on a review under section 75G(1) of this Act.

(2)Rules under this section may in particular make provision with respect to—

(a)arrangements preliminary to the proceedings;

(b)the representation of the person to whom the proceedings relate;

(c)the admissibility of evidence;

(d)procuring the attendance of witnesses;

(e)the immunities and privileges of witnesses;

(f)the administration of oaths;

(g)circumstances in which a review under section 75G(1) of this Act may be carried out without a hearing;

(h)the use for the purposes of the proceedings of live television links or similar arrangements, including the use of such a link or other arrangement as a means of satisfying the requirement of section 75C(2)(b), 75F(1) or 75K(7)(b) or (8)(b) of this Act for a person to be brought before a judicial officer or judge advocate;

(i)the appointment of persons to discharge administrative functions under the rules.

(3)Rules under this section shall be made by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.]

Textual Amendments

F1S. 75M inserted (2.10.2000) by 2000 c. 4, s. 8(1); S.I. 2000/2366, art. 2 (with transitional provisions in art. 3, Sch. para. 14)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1S. 75M modified (4.9.2000) by S.I. 2000/2366, art. 3, Sch. para. 6

Textual Amendments applied to the whole legislation

F2Act: 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