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Part II Amendments of Law as to Entry, Enlistment and Terms of Service in regular Forces
Part III Other Amendments of Law relating to armed Forces
Amendments applicable alike to Army Act 1955, Air Force Act 1955 and Naval Discipline Act 1957
Amendments applicable alike to Army Act 1955 and Air Force Act 1955
23. Power of Defence Council to authorise further officers to deal summarily with charges against certain officers and warrant officers.
26. Amendments as to trial under Army Act 1955 and Air Force Act 1955 after trial by civil court.
27.Amendments relating to Her Majesty’s aircraft, aircraft materials and ships.
28.Construction of references to Her Majesty’s forces, and amendment of definitions of “desertion” and “enemy”.
Amendments of Army Act 1955 and Air Force Act 1955 with respect to Punishment of army N.C.Os.
Amendments applicable to Naval Discipline Act 1957 only
33. Persons whose duty it is, for purposes of Naval Discipline Act 1957, to sign certificates of arrest or surrender of absentees or deserters.
35. Amendments as to trial by civil court after trial under Naval Discipline Act 1957, and trial under that Act after trial by civil court.
36. Definition of “Her Majesty’s forces” and amendment of definition of “enemy”.
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