Explanatory Notes

Armed Forces Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 52

8 November 2006

Commentary

First Group of Parts – Discipline

Part 1 – Offences
Desertion and absence without leave
Section 9: Absence without leave

62.Persons subject to service law commit an offence if they are absent from duty without permission. The offence may be committed through negligence, or recklessness as to whether the individual’s conduct will result in such absence, or where he is intentionally absent without permission.