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Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971

Summary Appeal Court of New Zealand - Right of appeal

124: Right of appeal

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You can appeal to the Summary Appeal Court if you are found guilty of an offence by a disciplinary officer. You can appeal against the finding of guilty, the punishment, or an order of compensation or restitution. You can also appeal against an order made under section 117T.

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124Right of appeal

  1. Every person found guilty of an offence by a disciplinary officer may appeal to the Summary Appeal Court against 1 or more of the following:

  2. the finding of guilty:
    1. the punishment, or the combination of punishments, imposed in relation to that finding:
      1. an order of compensation or restitution (or both) made in relation to that finding:
        1. an order made under section 117T.

          Notes
          • Section 124: substituted, on , by section 38 of the Armed Forces Discipline Amendment Act (No 2) 2007 (2007 No 98).