Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923

Penalty on trafficking in commissions.

191.—Every person who negotiates, acts as agent for, or otherwise aids or connives at—

(1) The sale or purchase of any commission in the Forces; or,

(2) The giving or receiving of any valuable consideration in respect of any promotion in or retirement from such Forces, or any employment therein; or,

(3) Any exchange which is made in manner not authorised by regulations for the time being in force and in respect of which any sum of money or other consideration is given or received;

shall be liable on conviction on indictment or information to a fine of one hundred pounds, or to imprisonment for any period not exceeding six months, and if an officer, on conviction by Court-Martial, to be dismissed from the Forces.