Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923

Neglect to obey orders.

41.—Every person subject to military law who commits the following offence, that is to say:—

The offence of neglecting to obey any garrison or general or other orders,

shall, on conviction by Court-Martial be liable to suffer—

(a) If an officer, dismissal or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned; or

(b) If a soldier, detention or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.

The expression “general orders” in this section shall not include Regulations or Orders made by the Minister or any similar order in the nature of a regulation published for general information and guidance of the Forces.