Principle

MILITARY LAW — General Court Martial — Power to Convene May Be Delegated by Appropriate Superior Authority

Area of law
MILITARY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The power to convene a General Court Martial may be delegated by the appropriate superior authority. Section 131(3) of the Armed Forces Decree permits authorisation of senior officers of detached units. The principle applies to military law. Service Chiefs are appropriate superior authorities. Delegation must…

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