Air Force Act 1955 (repealed)
1955 c. 19
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Act repealed (1.1.2008 for the repeal of s. 180 only, 1.10.2008 for the repeal of ss. 135-137, 28.3.2009 for further specified purposes and 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2007/2913, art. 3 (with art. 4(1)(2)); S.I. 2008/1650, art. 2(e) (with art. 3); S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in The Armed Forces Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions etc) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1059)); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4; and ss. 9, 133A continued (with modifications) (31.10.2009) by The Armed Forces (Discharge and Transfer to the Reserve Forces) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1091), regs. 1, 11, 13 (with Sch.) and The Armed Forces (Financial Penalty Enforcement Orders) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1212), regs. 1, 5(2)

Part I Enlistment and Terms of Service

Enlistment

1 Recruiting officers.
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2 Enlistment.
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Enlistment for general or corps service

3 Enlistment for general service.
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Extension of service

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9 Postponement in certain cases of discharge or transfer to the reserve.
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10 Continuation of air-force service in imminent national danger.
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Discharge and transfer to reserve

11 Discharge.
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12 Transfer to the reserve.
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13 Postponement of discharge or transfer pending proceedings for offences.
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14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15 Right of warrant officer to discharge on reduction to ranks.
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Miscellaneous and supplementary provisions

17 Forfeiture of service for desertion and restoration of forfeited service.
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18 Validity of attestation and enlistment.
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19 False answers in attestation paper.
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21 Service of aliens in regular air force.
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22 Regulations as to enlistment.
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23 Interpretation of Part I.
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Part II Discipline and Trial and Punishment of Air-Force Offences

Misconduct in action and other offences arising out of air-force service

24 Misconduct in action.
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25 Assisting the enemy.
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26 Obstructing operations, giving false air signals, etc.
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27 Prize offences by commanding officers.
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28 Other prize offences.
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29 Offences by or in relation to sentries, persons on watch etc.
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29A Failure to attend for duty, neglect of duty etc.
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30 Looting.
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Mutiny and insubordination

31 Mutiny.
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32 Failure to suppress mutiny.
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33 Insubordinate behaviour.
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34 Disobedience to lawful commands.
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34A Failure to provide a sample for drug testing.
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34B Failure to provide sample after serious incident
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35 Obstruction of provost officers.
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36 Disobedience to standing orders.
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Desertion, absence without leave, etc.

37 Desertion.
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38 Absence without leave.
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39 Failure to report or apprehend deserters or absentees.
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Malingering and drunkenness

42 Malingering.
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43 Drunkenness.
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Disorderly conduct

43A Fighting, threatening words etc.
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Offences relating to property

44 Damage to, and loss of, public or service property etc.
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44A Damage to, and loss of, Her Majesty’s aircraft or aircraft material.
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44B Interference etc. with equipment, messages or signals.
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45 Misapplication and waste of public or service property.
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46 Offences relating to issues and decorations.
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Offences relating to billeting and requisitioning of vehicles

47 Billeting offences.
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48 Offences in relation to requisitioning of vehicles.
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Flying etc. offences

48A Loss or hazarding of ship.
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49 Dangerous flying, etc.
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50 Inaccurate certification.
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51 Low flying.
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52 Annoyance by flying.
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Offences relating to, and by, persons in custody

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54 Permitting escape, and unlawful release of prisoners.
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55 Resistance to arrest.
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56 Escape from confinement.
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Offences in relation to courts-martial and civil authorities

57 Offences in relation to courts-martial.
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58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Miscellaneous offences

60 Unauthorised disclosure of information.
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61 Making of false statements on enlistment.
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62 Making of false documents.
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63 Offences against civilian population.
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63A Offences against morale.
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64 Scandalous conduct by officers.
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65 Ill-treatment of officers or men of inferior rank.
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66 Disgraceful conduct.
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67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

68 Attempts to commit air-force offences.
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68A Aiding and abetting etc., and inciting.
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69 Conduct to prejudice of air-force discipline.
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Civil offences

70 Civil offences.
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Punishments available to courts-martial

71 Scale of punishments, and supplementary provisions.
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71A Juveniles
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71AA Young service offenders: custodial orders.
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71AB Reasons to be given where custodial sentence awarded to young offender.
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71B Power to impose imprisonment for default in payment of fines.
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Arrest

74 Power to arrest offenders.
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74A Power of arrest in anticipation of commission of offence
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Custody

75 Limitations on custody without charge.
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75A Authorisation of custody without charge.
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75B Review of custody by commanding officer.
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75C Extension of custody without charge.
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75D Custody without charge: other cases.
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75E Custody without charge: supplementary.
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75F Custody after charge.
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75G Review of custody after charge.
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75H Custody during court-martial proceedings.
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75J Release from custody after charge or during proceedings.
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75K Arrest during proceedings.
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75L Judicial officers.
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75M Custody rules.
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Investigation of, and summary dealing with, charges

76 Investigation of charges by commanding officer
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76A Powers of higher authority.
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76AA Right to elect for court-martial trial.
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76B Summary dealings.
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76C Punishments available on summary dealings.
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77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

77A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

81 Confession of desertion by warrant officer, non-commissioned officer or airman.
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82 Officers who are to act as commanding officers and appropriate superior authorities.
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83 Regulations as to summary dealings etc.
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The summary appeal court

83ZA The summary appeal court.
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83ZB Judge advocates.
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83ZC Officers qualified for membership of summary appeal court.
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83ZD Constitution of summary appeal court for appeals.
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83ZE Right of appeal.
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83ZF Hearing of appeals.
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83ZG Powers of summary appeal court.
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83ZH Making of, and appeals from, decisions of court.
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83ZJ Rules of summary appeal court.
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83ZK Administration of oaths to members of summary appeal court.
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83ZL Privileges of witnesses and others.
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The prosecuting authority

83A The prosecuting authority.
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83B Functions of the prosecuting authority.
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83BB Referral of case to commanding officer.
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83BC Power of prosecuting authority to advise police forces
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83C Prosecuting officers.
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Courts-martial: general provisions

84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

84A Court administration officers.
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84B Judge advocates.
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84C Convening of general and district courts-martial.
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84D Constitution of general and district courts-martial
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85 Powers of different descriptions of court-martial.
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85A Powers of court-martial where accused elected court-martial trial.
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86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

91 Place for sitting of courts-martial and adjournment to other places.
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Preliminary hearings as to plea

91A Preliminary hearings as to plea
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Courts-martial: provisions relating to trial

92 Challenges by accused.
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93 Administration of oaths.
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94 Courts-martial to sit in open court.
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95 Dissolution of courts-martial.
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96 Decisions of courts-martial.
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97 Finding and sentence.
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98 Power to convict of offence other than that charged.
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99 Rules of evidence.
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99A Proof at courts-martial by written statement.
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100 Privilege of witnesses and others at courts-martial.
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101 Offences by civilians in relation to courts-martial.
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101A Powers to compel attendance of witnesses
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102 Affirmations.
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Offences: procedure

103 Rules.
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Field General Courts-Martial

103A Field general courts-martial.
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103B Constitution of field general courts-martial.
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103C Field General Court-Martial Rules.
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104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Confirmation, Revision and Review of Proceedings of Courts-Martial

107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Review of proceedings of courts-martial

112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

113 Review of findings and sentences of courts-martial.
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113AA Powers of the reviewing authority.
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113A Power of reviewing authority to authorise retrial.
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113B Scope of section 113C
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113C Review of sentences by Courts-Martial Appeal Court
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114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Review of summary findings and awards

115 Review of summary findings and awards
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Findings of unfitness to stand trial and insanity

115A Fitness to stand trial
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115B Finding that the accused did the act or made the omission charged
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116 Findings of insanity
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116A Powers to deal with person unfit to stand trial or not guilty by reason of insanity
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116B Orders under the Mental Health Act
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116C Supervision orders
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116D Provisions supplementary to sections 115A to 116C
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Saving for functions of Judge Advocate General

117 Saving for functions of Judge Advocate General.
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Commencement, suspension and duration of sentences

118 Commencement of sentences.
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118ZA Commencement of sentence of detention awarded by commanding officer.
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118A Consecutive terms of imprisonment and detention.
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119 Duration of sentences of imprisonment and detention.
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119A Limitation of total period of sentences of detention.
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120 Suspension of sentences.
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120ZA Activation of suspended sentence: appeals
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120A Postponement of sentences.
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Execution of sentences of death, imprisonment and detention

121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

122 Imprisonment and detention rules.
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123 Supplementary provisions relating to regulations and rules under ss. 121 & 122.
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124 Restrictions on serving of sentences of detention in prisons.
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125 Special provisions as to civil prisons in the United Kingdom.
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126 Special provisions as to carrying out or serving of sentences outside the United Kingdom otherwise than in air-force establishments.
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127 Country in which sentence of imprisonment or detention to be served.
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128 Application of enactments relating to coroners.
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128 Application of enactments relating to coroners.
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129 Duties of governors of prisons and others to receive prisoners.
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130 Application to military establishments and custody.
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Trial of persons ceasing to be subject to air-force law and time limits for trials

131 Trial and punishment of offences under this Act notwithstanding offender ceasing to be subject to this Act.
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132 Limitation of time for trial of offences under this Act.
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Relations between air-force law and civil courts and finality of trials

133 Jurisdiction of civil courts.
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133A Financial penalty enforcement orders.
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134 Persons not to be tried under this Act for offences already disposed of.
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Inquiries

135 Boards of inquiry.
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136 Inquiries into absence.
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137 Unit inquiries.
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Miscellaneous provisions

138 Restitution or compensation for theft, etc.
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139 Appointment of judge advocates.
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140 Promulgation.
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141 Custody of proceedings of courts-martial and right of accused to a copy thereof.
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141A Right of penalised parent or guardian to copy of record of court-martial proceedings.
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142 Indemnity for prison officers, etc.
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Interpretation

143 Interpretation of Part II.
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Part III Forfeitures and Deductions and Enforcement of Maintenance Liabilities

144 Forfeitures and deductions: general provisions.
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145 Forfeiture of pay for absence from duty.
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146 Deduction for payment of civil penalties.
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147 Compensation for loss occasioned by wrongful act or negligence.
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148 Deductions for barrack damage.
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149 Remission of forfeitures and deductions.
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150 Enforcement of maintenance and affiliation orders by deduction from pay.
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150A Enforcement of maintenance assessment by deductions from pay.
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150AA Enforcement of maintenance assessment by deductions from pay.
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151 Deductions from pay for maintenance of wife or child.
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151A Deductions from pay in respect of judgment debts etc.
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152 Limit of deductions under ss. 150 and 151 and effect on forfeiture.
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153 Service of process in maintenance proceedings.
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Part IV Billeting and Requisitioning of Vehicles

Billeting

154 Billeting requisitions.
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155 Premises in which billets may be provided.
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156 Provision of billets.
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157 Billeting schemes.
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158 Accommodation to be provided and payment therefor.
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159 Appeals against billeting.
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160 Compensation for damage.
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161 Refusal to receive persons billeted, etc.
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162 Application to civilians employed with air force.
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163 Local authority.
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164 Suspension of laws against billeting.
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Requisitioning of vehicles

165 Requisitioning orders.
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166 Provision of vehicles.
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167 Period for which vehicles to be furnished.
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168 Payment for vehicles furnished.
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169 Avoidance of hardship in requisitioning of vehicles.
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170 Record and inspection of mechanically propelled vehicles.
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171 Enforcement of provisions as to requisitioning.
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172 Application to aircraft and stores.
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173 Liability of Crown for damage by vehicles being delivered for requisitioning.
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General

174 Bringing into operation of ss. 154 and 165.
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175 Regulations and orders.
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176 Interpretation of Part IV.
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Part V General Provisions

Powers of command

177 Powers of command.
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178 Powers of command of members of co-operating naval or military forces.
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Attachment to naval or military forces

179 Attachment of members of air forces to naval or military forces.
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Redress of complaints

180 Redress of complaints.
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181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exemptions for members of regular air force

182 Officers on active list not to be sheriffs.
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183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

184 Exemptions from tolls, etc.
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185 Exemption from taking in execution of property used for air-force purposes.
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Provisions relating to deserters and absentees without leave

186 Arrest of deserters and absentees without leave.
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187 Proceedings before a civil court where persons suspected of illegal absence.
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188 Deserters and absentees without leave surrendering to police.
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189 Certificates of arrest or surrender of deserters and absentees.
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190 Duties of governors of prisons and others to receive deserters and absentees.
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Further powers of arrest of civil authorities

190A Arrest under warrants of commanding officers.
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190B Arrest of persons unlawfully at large.
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Offences relating to air-force matters punishable by civil courts

191 Punishment for pretending to be a deserter.
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192 Punishment for procuring and assisting desertion.
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193 Punishment for obstructing members of regular air force in execution of duty.
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194 Punishment for aiding malingering.
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195 Unlawful purchase, etc., of air-force stores.
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196 Illegal dealings in documents relating to pay, pensions, mobilisation, etc.
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197 Unauthorised use of and dealing in decorations, etc.
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Provisions as to evidence

198 General provisions as to evidence.
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198A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

198C Provision as to age.
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199 Proof of outcome of civil trial.
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200 Evidence of proceedings of courts martial.
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200A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Miscellaneous provisions

201 Restrictions on reduction in rank of warrant officers and non-commissioned officers.
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202 Temporary reception in civil custody of persons under escort.
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203 Avoidance of assignment of or charge on air-force pay, pensions, etc.
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204 Power of certain officers to take affidavits and declarations.
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204A Exclusion of enactments requiring fiat of Attorney General etc. in connection with proceedings.
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Part VI Application of Act and Supplemental Provisions

Persons subject to air-force law

205 Persons subject to air-force law: general provisions.
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206 Persons subject to air-force law: Commonwealth forces.
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207 Persons subject to air-force law: Colonial forces.
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208 Persons subject to air-force law: attached members of naval and military forces.
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208A Application of Act to passengers in H.M. ships and aircraft.
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209 Application of Act to civilians.
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Application of Act to particular forces

210 Application of Act to reserve and auxiliary forces.
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211 Modification of certain provisions in relation to women.
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Application to different countries

212 Application to Scotland.
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213 Application to Northern Ireland.
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214 Application to Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
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215 Application to certain overseas territories.
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216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supplemental provisions

218 Jurisdiction of courts.
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219 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

220 Provisions as to summary fines in Colonies.
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221 Execution of orders, instruments, etc.
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222 Provisions as to active service.
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223 General provisions as to interpretation.
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224 Short title, commencement and duration.
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SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE Procedure for Attestation
Sections 2, 18, 23.
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SECOND SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

THIRD SCHEDULE Alternative offences of which accused may be convicted by court-martial
Section 98.
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FOURTH SCHEDULE Supplementary Provisions as to Payment for Requisitioned Vehicles
Sections 168, 172.
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8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FIFTH SCHEDULE Civilians outside the United Kingdom subject to Part II when not on Active Service
Sections 204, 209.
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SCHEDULE 5A Powers of Court on Trial of Civilian

General
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Deferment of award of sentence
2A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Absolute and conditional discharge
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Community supervision orders
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Absolute and conditional discharge and community supervision orders—supplementary
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reception orders and committal into care—general
6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Committal into care—England and Wales
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Committal into care—transfer to Scotland
8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Committal into care—transfer to Northern Ireland
9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Custodial orders
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Compensation orders
11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Imposition of fines on and making of compensation orders against parents and guardians
13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Orders requiring parents or guardians to enter into recognisance
14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scale of punishments and orders
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Indemnity for persons carrying out orders under Schedule
16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Regulations
17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SIXTH SCHEDULE Application of Act to attached Members of Naval and Military Forces
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