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Section 129

Reconsideration of sentences of imprisonment and detention

of Armed Forces Act 1972

ActIn forceProvision 144 of 237
Section 129
(1)

Sentences of imprisonment and detention may be reconsidered by such officers (not below the rank of colonel or its equivalent) as may be specified by regulations made under this Part;

and if on any such reconsideration it appears that the conduct of the offender since his conviction has been such as to justify remission of the sentence, whether in whole or in part, it may be remitted accordingly.

(2)

The power to reconsider a sentence may be exercised at any time after confirmation, and where, after review, a sentence remains effective it shall be reconsidered at intervals of six months:

Provided that delay in complying with this subsection shall not invalidate the sentence.

Review of Summary Findings and Awards