117RProcedures to be followed before imposing punishment

1. If the disciplinary officer records a finding of guilty on the charge, he or she must, before imposing a punishment,—

2. examine the offender’s conduct sheets; and
3. if a victim of the offence so wishes, read aloud a written statement from the victim setting out—
   1. any physical injury or emotional harm suffered by the victim through, or by means of, the offence; and
   2. any loss of, or damage to, property suffered by the victim through, or by means of, the offence; and
   3. any other effects of the offence on the victim; and
4. give the offender a reasonable opportunity to make an explanation or plea in mitigation of punishment; and
5. if the offender so wishes, give any witness on behalf of the offender a reasonable opportunity to give evidence in support of the explanation or plea in mitigation of punishment.

6. If the disciplinary officer records a finding of guilty on the charge, he or she may, before imposing a punishment, obtain from the presenting officer—

7. a report on the offender’s record and general conduct in the service; and
8. details of any period during which the offender was held in custody awaiting trial; and
9. details of any information in the possession of the service authorities relating to the offender’s circumstances that may be relevant in considering punishment.

10. The disciplinary officer must ensure that he or she has received a specified certificate if he or she intends to impose a punishment consisting of or including 1 or more of the following:

11. detention:
12. reduction in rank:
13. a fine of an amount that exceeds the offender's basic pay for a period of 7 days.

14. In this section, victim has the same meaning as in section 4 of the Victims’ Rights Act 2002.