This part of the law applies to you if you are a victim of a specified offence. You need to know that this rule has some exceptions, which are explained in sections 102A(4) and 117ZIA(3). These exceptions can affect how this part of the law applies to you.

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198: Powers of reviewing authority if person found unfit to stand trial, or

"What happens if an Armed Forces member is too unwell for a trial?"

198B: Interpretation of terms used in this Part, or

"What some important words mean in this part of the law"

Part 10AVictims’ rights

198AApplication of this Part

This Part applies to a victim of a specified offence.
Subsection (1) is subject to sections 102A(4) and 117ZIA(3).

Notes

Section 198A: inserted, on 30 November 2018, by section 21 of the Military Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2018 (2018 No 36).