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Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971

Summary Appeal Court of New Zealand - Decisions of Summary Appeal Court

136: Decisions of Summary Appeal Court final

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"The Summary Appeal Court's decision is final and cannot be changed."

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You can appeal to the Summary Appeal Court, but its decision is final. The court's decision is conclusive and you cannot appeal against it. The Summary Appeal Court must write down its reasons for making a decision. You can find more information about the changes to this law in the Armed Forces Discipline Amendment Act (No 2) 2007. The court makes its decisions based on the law. The Summary Appeal Court will explain why it made a particular decision.

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Decisions of Summary Appeal Court

136Decisions of Summary Appeal Court final

  1. The decision of the Summary Appeal Court on any appeal under this Part is final and conclusive, and there is no right of appeal against the court’s decision.

  2. The Summary Appeal Court must state its reasons in writing for a decision on any appeal under this Part.

Notes
  • Section 136: substituted, on , by section 38 of the Armed Forces Discipline Amendment Act (No 2) 2007 (2007 No 98).