Part 13Discipline: Miscellaneous and Supplementary

Chapter 3Arrest and Detention by Civil Authorities

Arrest etc for desertion or absence without leave

I1C1317Warrant for the arrest of persons released under section 315(4)(c) or 316(3)(a)(ii)

1

Where a person who is released under section 315(4)(c) or 316(3)(a)(ii) fails to comply with the condition subject to which he was released, a warrant for his arrest may be issued—

a

where he was released under section 315(4)(c), by a judge advocate;

b

where he was released under section 316(3)(a)(ii), by a judge advocate or by a person who is authorised to issue the warrant by the court that imposed the condition.

2

A warrant issued under this section—

a

shall be addressed to an officer or officers of a UK police force or British overseas territory police force; and

b

shall specify the name of the person for whose arrest it is issued.

3

The Secretary of State may make rules with respect to the practice and procedure which is to apply in connection with warrants issued under this section by judge advocates.

4

A person arrested under a warrant issued under this section must as soon as practicable be transferred to service custody.