Section 304 Sentences passed by civilian courtsI1I2
In this Part any reference to a custodial sentence passed in respect of a service offence excludes F1any sentence passed by a civilian court in respect of such an offence.
In each of sections 297(2) and 298(2) the reference to an order excludes an order made by a civilian court.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Words in s. 304(1) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 25 para. 75 (with s. 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2
Commencement
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S. 304 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. 304 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)