Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923

Powers of confirming authority.

115.—Where an accused has been found guilty upon any charge the confirming authority may—

(1) Direct the re-assembly of the Court for the revision of the finding and sentence or either of them stating the reasons for revision.

(2) Confirm or refuse confirmation either in whole or in part of the original or revised finding or sentence.

(3) Order a new trial of the accused by Court-Martial.

(4) Mitigate the punishment awarded by the sentence or remit or commute the same for any less punishment, or substitute a legal for an illegal sentence.

(5) Suspend execution of the sentence.