Part I Articles of war

Misconduct in action and other offences arising out of naval service

F17 Failure to attend for duty, neglect of duty etc.

Any person subject to this Act who—

(a)

without reasonable excuse fails to attend for any duty of any description, or leaves any such duty before he is permitted to do so, or

(b)

neglects to perform, or negligently performs, any duty of any description,

shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or any less punishment authorised by this Act.