Section 31
Interpretation of Part 5
of Royal Brunei Armed Forces Act
(1)
In this Part —
“military establishment” means a military prison or any other establishment under the control of the competent authority where persons may be required to serve military sentences of imprisonment or detention;
“military person” means separate premises under the control of the competent authority and primarily allocated for persons serving military sentences of imprisonment;
“prescribed” means prescribed by Rules of Procedure.
(2)
References to warrant officers do not include references to acting warrant officers.
(3)
References to non-commissioned officers include references to acting non-commissioned officers and also to acting warrant officers.
(4)
References to a military sentence of imprisonment are references to a sentence of imprisonment passed by a court-martial.
(5)
References to a military sentence of detention are references to a sentence of detention passed by a court-martial or awarded by the offender’s commanding officer.
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Misconduct in action and other offences arising out of military service