Rule 36G Addendum to written recordF1

(1)

After the conclusion of the variation proceedings in which the commanding officer varies the original punishment or rescinds any activation order, the commanding officer must produce an addendum to the written record (as provided for in rule 27) containing—

(a)

the details of any varied punishment, or the fact that the original punishment or activation order has been rescinded,

(b)

the commanding officer’s reasons, in accordance with section 252 (duty to give reasons and explain sentence) of the Act for taking the decision described in sub-paragraph (a), and

(c)

such other matters as the commanding officer considers should be recorded.

(2)

The commanding officer shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after the hearing, provide the offender with a copy of the addendum to the written record.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Pt. 3A inserted (13.11.2023) by The Armed Forces (Amendment of Court Rules) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/1097), rules 1(2), 16