Paragraph 2 I1I2
Where on a trial of a charge by the Service Civilian Court any question arises (whether at the instance of the defence or otherwise)—
whether the defendant is fit to stand trial, or
where it appears that the defendant did the act or made the omission charged against him as the offence, whether he was insane at the time of the act or omission,
the court must refer the charge to the Court Martial for trial by that court.
Annotations
Commencement
- I1
Sch. 10 para. 2 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
- I2
Sch. 10 para. 2 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
Notes on the whole Act
Textual amendments
- F1
Act expires on 15.12.2022 by virtue of s. 382 (as substituted (15.12.2021) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), ss. 1(1), 24(2)(a)) (subject to power to continue in s. 382(2)(3) as so substituted)