Section 122
Confirmation of proceedings of courts-martial
ActIn forceProvision 137 of 237
Section 122
(1)
Where a court-martial finds an accused guilty on any charge, the record of the proceedings of the court-martial shall be transmitted to a confirming officer for confirmation of the finding and sentence of the court-martial on that charge.
(2)
A finding of guilty or sentence of a court-martial shall not be treated as a finding or sentence of the court-martial until confirmed:
Provided that this subsection shall not affect the keeping of the accused in custody pending confirmation or the operation of the two next following sections or the provisions of this Part as to confirmation or approval.
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