Paragraph 2 Prosecutions under the 1955 Act

A person who has been remanded for trial by court-martial and served with a copy of the charge sheet and summary (or abstract) of evidence before 1st April 1997 shall be treated as if the prosecuting authority had preferred any charge contained in the charge sheet under section 83B(4) of the 1955 Act and the person had been notified by his commanding officer under section 83B(6) of the 1955 Act that he is to be tried by court-martial.