Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971

Offences - Desertion, absence, and malingering

48: Absence without leave

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"Being away from your job without permission is against the law"

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If you are subject to the Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971 and you are away without permission, you commit an offence. You can be imprisoned for up to 12 months for this offence. You must have permission to be away from your duties.

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"Leaving your job in the armed forces without permission is called desertion"


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Part 2Offences
Desertion, absence, and malingering

48Absence without leave

  1. Every person subject to this Act commits an offence, and is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, who absents himself without leave.