(1)In section 24(c) of the Naval Discipline Act 1957 M1 (which penalises breaking bulk on prizes with intent to embezzle or fraudulently misapply anything therein) for the words “embezzle or fraudulently misapply” there shall be substituted the word “steal”.
(2)This section shall not apply to an offence alleged to have been committed before this section comes into force.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1The text of ss. 2, 3, 4(2), 5, 6(1)(2)(3)(c)(4)(5)(6), 7, 8, 10–12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20(3), 21–23, 24(2), 28(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
Marginal Citations
(1)In section 49(5) of the Naval Discipline Act 1957 M2 (officer other than commanding officer may try offences summarily but may only award a fine or prescribed minor punishment), in the proviso, after the word “fine” there shall be inserted the word “stoppages”.
(2)This section shall not apply to an offence alleged to have been committed before this section comes into force.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2The text of ss. 2, 3, 4(2), 5, 6(1)(2)(3)(c)(4)(5)(6), 7, 8, 10–12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20(3), 21–23, 24(2), 28(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
Marginal Citations
No person shall be liable to suffer death for having committed the offence under section 93 of the Naval Discipline Act 1957 of spying for the enemy in ships or vessels or in naval establishments abroad.