Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923

Punishments which may be summarily awarded to a private soldier by a Company Commander.

83.—Where a private soldier is charged with any of the offences mentioned in Section 80 of this Act the Company Commander of the accused may, if satisfied as to the guilt of the accused summarily award any of the following punishments:—

(1) In the case of offences other than drunkenness, fine not exceeding £1.

(2) Fines in cases of drunkenness as follows:—

First offence

5s.

Second offence

10s

Third and every subsequent offence

20s.

(3) Confinement to barracks for a period not exceeding seven days.

(4) Extra guards and pickets.

(5) Warning.

Investigation of Charges.