Explanatory Notes

Armed Forces Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 52

8 November 2006

Commentary

First Group of Parts – Discipline

Part 6 – Summary Hearing and Appeals and Review
Chapter 1 – Summary Hearing
Punishments available to commanding officer
Section 134: Forfeiture of seniority: requirement for approval

285.This section requires a CO to have extended powers before awarding forfeiture of seniority. A CO has extended powers where he has applied for them and had them granted by higher authority. COs of 2* rank have inherent extended powers.