# The Armed Forces (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019, Regulation 3: Amendment of the Armed Forces (Part 5 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) Regulations 2009


For regulation 11 (procedure for bringing a charge) substitute—
“Procedure for bringing a charge
11. (1) The procedure for bringing a charge against a person (“A”) under section 120(2), 121(1A) or 122(1) is as follows—
(a) a charge sheet must be prepared in accordance with the Schedule;
(b) the person bringing the charge must sign the charge sheet; and
(c) a copy of the signed charge sheet must be served on A.
(2) If A is subject to service law or a civilian subject to service discipline, a copy of the signed charge sheet must be served by hand on A by the commanding officer of A.
(3) But if A has ceased to be subject to service law or a civilian subject to service discipline, a copy of the signed charge sheet must be served—
(a) by hand on A by the commanding officer of A; or
(b) by being left at, or sent by post to, A’s usual or last known address by—
(i) the commanding officer; or
(ii) the DSP if the charge is brought under section 121(1A).
(4) When a charge is brought under section 121(1A) or 122(1), the DSP must provide a copy of the charge sheet to the court administration officer as soon as practicable after service of the charge sheet on the accused.
(5) A commanding officer or the DSP may authorise a person to serve a copy of a signed charge sheet on his or her behalf.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/967/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-miscellaneous-amendments-regulations-2019/regulation-3
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