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Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971

Jurisdiction

14: Commanding officer in relation to prisoners of war and spies

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"Who's in charge of prisoners of war and spies?"

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You are subject to this Act because of section 12 or section 13. You are under the command of a commanding officer. This officer is in charge of the area or ship where you are being held.

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Part 1Jurisdiction

14Commanding officer in relation to prisoners of war and spies

  1. Every person subject to this Act by virtue of section 12 or section 13 shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to be under the command of the commanding officer of the defence area or ship in which, or the unit or other part of the Armed Forces with which, he is for the time being held in custody.