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Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971

Summary Appeal Court of New Zealand - Establishment of Summary Appeal Court of New Zealand

119: Constitution of Summary Appeal Court

You could also call this:

"A special court for armed forces members to appeal decisions"

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The Summary Appeal Court is made up of the Judges of the Court Martial. You can think of the Court Martial as a special court that deals with people in the armed forces. The Summary Appeal Court can still make decisions even if there is a vacancy in the number of Judges of the Court Martial.

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Part 5ASummary Appeal Court of New Zealand
Establishment of Summary Appeal Court of New Zealand

119Constitution of Summary Appeal Court

  1. The Summary Appeal Court comprises the Judges of the Court Martial.

  2. The Summary Appeal Court’s jurisdiction is not affected by a vacancy in the number of Judges of the Court Martial.

Notes
  • Section 119: substituted, on , by section 38 of the Armed Forces Discipline Amendment Act (No 2) 2007 (2007 No 98).