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Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971

Investigation and summary trial of charges - Miscellaneous matters - Recording of proceedings

117ZE: Recording proceedings before disciplinary officer

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"What happens at a disciplinary hearing is written down or recorded"

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When you are in front of a disciplinary officer, they must follow the rules to record what happens. They can make an audio recording or write a summary of what is said. The disciplinary officer must do this to keep a record of the proceedings.

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Part 5Investigation and summary trial of charges
Miscellaneous matters: Recording of proceedings

117ZERecording proceedings before disciplinary officer

  1. A disciplinary officer must comply with any requirements of the rules of procedure to ensure that an audio recording, or a written summary, is made of the proceedings before the disciplinary officer.

Notes
  • Section 117ZE: inserted, on , by section 37 of the Armed Forces Discipline Amendment Act (No 2) 2007 (2007 No 98).