Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923 (Continuance and Amendment) Act, 1924

Amendment of section 79 of the Principal Act.

19.—The following section shall be substituted for section 79 of the Principal Act:—

“79.—Where an officer, to whom section 78 of this Act applies, is charged with any of the offences mentioned in section 78 of this Act, the prescribed officer may, if satisfied as to the guilt of the accused and subject to the provisions of section 84 of this Act, summarily award any one or more of the following punishments:—

(1) Fine not exceeding £5.

(2) Severe reprimand or reprimand”