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Section 72

Inaccurate certification

of Armed Forces Act 1972

ActIn forceProvision 83 of 237
Section 72

Every person subject to service law under this Act who makes or signs, without having ensured its accuracy—

(a)

a certificate relating to any matter affecting the seagoing or airworthiness or fighting efficiency of any of His

Majesty’s ships or aircraft; or

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(b)

any certificate relating to any of His Majesty’s ships or aircraft or of any material thereof, shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or any less punishment provided by this

Act.