Section 177B Deprivation orders: interpretationF1

(1)

A deprivation order is an order made under this Act which—

(a)

is made in respect of an offender for an offence, and

(b)

deprives the offender of any rights in the property to which the order relates.

(2)

In sections 177C and 177E “the decision maker”, in relation to an offender, means—

(a)

the court by which the person is convicted, or

(b)

the commanding officer who records a finding that the charge has been proved.

(3)

Nothing in subsection (2) prevents section 376 from applying in relation to this section and sections 177C to 177F.

Annotations

F1: Ss. 177B-177F and cross-heading inserted (1.5.2022 for specified purposes, 22.11.2023 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), ss. 14(4), 24(1); S.I. 2022/471, reg. 2(f); S.I. 2023/1102, reg. 3

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)

C1: Pt. 8 applied (with modifications) (31.10.2009) by The Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/2041), art. 1, rule 128(2)