Regulation 10 Referral of case or charge to CO

Where under section 121(4) the DSP refers a case to a commanding officer, he must ensure that as soon as reasonably practicable the commanding officer receives a copy of the case papers, unless the referral by the DSP follows a referral to the DSP by the commanding officer under section 120(3) and the commanding officer’s power to refer arose by virtue of section 119(2).

Where under section 125(2)(e) the DSP refers a charge to a commanding officer, he must ensure that the commanding officer receives as soon as reasonably practicable a copy of the case papers and of the charge sheet.