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Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923

Confirming authorities.

114.—The following authorities shall have power to confirm the finding and sentence of a Court-Martial:—

(a) Where sentence of death has been awarded, the Minister, provided that if the offence for which the sentence was awarded was committed while the accused was not on active service, such sentence shall not be carried into effect unless in addition to confirmation by the Minister it is approved by the Minister for Home Affairs.

(b) In all other cases—

The Adjutant-General or where in the case of a soldier a sentence of detention for a period not exceeding 168 days or any lesser punishment has been awarded by a Local Court-Martial, the Officer having authority to convene such a Court-Martial at the date of the submission of the finding and sentence thereof.