Section 113 CO to ensure service police aware of possibility serious offence committedI1I2
If an officer becomes aware of an allegation or circumstances within subsection (2), he must as soon as is reasonably practicable ensure that a service police force F1or the tri-service serious crime unit is aware of the matter.
An allegation is, or circumstances are, within this subsection if it or they would indicate to a reasonable person that a Schedule 2 offence has or may have been committed by a relevant person.
In subsection (2) “relevant person” means a person whose commanding officer is the officer mentioned in subsection (1).
In this Chapter “Schedule 2 offence” means a service offence listed in Schedule 2.
The Secretary of State may by order amend Schedule 2.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Words in s. 113(1) inserted (1.5.2022 for specified purposes, 5.12.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), s. 24(1), Sch. 5 para. 26; S.I. 2022/471, reg. 2(e); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 4
Commencement
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S. 113 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)
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S. 113 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
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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)