Proceeding contribution from Lord Drayson (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 11 October 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HL) on Armed Forces Bill.
Armed Forces Bill
I shall try to be helpful to the noble Lord. The maximum time that an accused may be kept in custody under these provisions is 96 hours. The commanding officer can authorise up to 48 hours and thereafter he must apply to a judge advocate, who can then authorise continued detention up to a maximum of 96 hours.
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- 685 c309
- Session
- 2005-06
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- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Disciplinary proceedings Discipline Crime Alcoholic drinks Courts Armed forces Arrests Conduct Deployment Aircraft Courts martial Civilians Certification Defence equipment Evidence Eligibility Jurisdiction Drugs Maladministration Misconduct Powers Membership Prosecutions Misuse Public opinion Officers Low flying Young people Trials Rules of procedure Rules of engagement
- Legislation
- Armed Forces Bill 2005-06
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- View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk
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