# The Armed Forces (Summary Hearing and Activation of Suspended Sentences of Service Detention) Rules 2009, Rule 36B: Interpretation of Part 3A


In this Part—
“commanding officer” means the commanding officer or subordinate commander who imposed the original punishment;
“original punishment” means a punishment awarded following a summary hearing;
“variation proceedings” means proceedings under this Part;
“varied punishment” means a punishment substituted for the original punishment in accordance with this Part.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1216/rule/36B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-summary-hearing-and-activation-of-suspended-sentences-of-service-detention-rules-2009/rule-36B
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