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Part 5U.K.Investigation, Charging and Mode of Trial
Chapter 1U.K.Investigation
Duties of commanding officersU.K.
114CO to ensure service police aware of certain circumstancesU.K.
(1)If an officer of a prescribed description becomes aware of circumstances of a prescribed description, he must as soon as is reasonably practicable ensure that a service police force is aware of the matter.
(2)In this section “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations under section 128.
I3S. 114 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I4S. 114 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
115Duty of CO with respect to investigation of service offencesU.K.
(a)an officer becomes aware of an allegation or circumstances within subsection (2); and
(b)the officer is not required by section 113(1) or 114(1) to ensure that a service police force is aware of the matter.
(2)An allegation is, or circumstances are, within this subsection if it or they would indicate to a reasonable person that a service offence has or may have been committed by a relevant person.
(4)The officer must either—
(a)ensure that the matter is investigated in such way and to such extent as is appropriate; or
(b)ensure, as soon as is reasonably practicable, that a service police force is aware of the matter.
(5)Subsection (4) does not apply if the matter has already been investigated in such way and to such extent as is appropriate.
I5S. 115 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I6S. 115 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
[F1Provost Marshal's duty in relation to independence of investigationsU.K.
F1S. 115A and cross-heading inserted (2.4.2012) by Armed Forces Act 2011 (c. 18), ss. 3, 32(3); S.I. 2012/669, art. 4(a)
115AProvost Marshal's duty in relation to independence of investigationsU.K.
(3)“Improper interference” includes, in particular, any attempt by a person who is not a service policeman to direct an investigation which is being carried out by the force.]
Duty of service policeman following investigationU.K.
116Referral of case following investigation by service or civilian policeU.K.
(a)a service police force has investigated an allegation which indicates, or circumstances which indicate, that a service offence has or may have been committed; or
(b)a UK police force or overseas police force has investigated such an allegation or such circumstances and has referred the matter to a service police force.
(a)a service policeman considers that there is sufficient evidence to charge a person with [F2a service offence that is not a CO offence], or
(b)a service policeman considers that there is sufficient evidence to charge a person with [F3a service offence that is a CO offence], and is aware of circumstances of a description prescribed by regulations under section 128 for the purposes of this paragraph,
he must refer the case to the Director of Service Prosecutions (“the Director”).
(a)a service policeman considers that there is sufficient evidence to charge a person with a service offence, F4...
(b)subsection (2) does not apply [F5, and
(c)section 117(5) (referral of connected cases to DSP) does not apply,]
[F6(4)Subsection (4A) applies if—
(a)the allegation or circumstances would indicate to a reasonable person that [F7a person has committed, or might have committed, a service offence which is not one that may be dealt with at a summary hearing (see section 53)], or
and a service policeman proposes not to refer the case to the Director under subsection (2) [F8or section 117(5)].
(4A)If this subsection applies, the service policeman must consult the Director as soon as is reasonably practicable (and before any referral of the case under subsection (3)).]
(5)[F9For the purposes of this section—
(a)]there is sufficient evidence to charge a person with an offence if, were the evidence suggesting that the person committed the offence to be adduced in proceedings for the offence, the person could properly be convicted [F10, and
(b)a service offence committed by a person is a “CO offence” if a charge against the person in respect of the offence is capable of being heard summarily by the person's commanding officer (see section 52).]
F2Words in s. 116(2)(a) substituted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 3(1)(a), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F3Words in s. 116(2)(b) substituted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 3(1)(b), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F4Word in s. 116(3)(a) omitted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 3(2)(a), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F5S. 116(3)(c) and word inserted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 3(2)(b), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F6S. 116(4)(4A) substituted for s. 116(4) (2.4.2012) by Armed Forces Act 2011 (c. 18), s. 32(3), Sch. 3 para. 5(1); S.I. 2012/669, art. 4(d)
F7Words in s. 116(4)(a) substituted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 3(3)(a), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F8Words in s. 116(4) inserted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 3(3)(b), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F9Words in s. 116(5) substituted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 3(4)(a), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F10S. 116(5)(b) and word inserted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 3(4)(b), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
C1S. 116 modified (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 9(2)
C2S. 116 excluded (1.8.2013) by The Armed Forces (Retrial for Serious Offences) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1852), arts. 1, 7(5) (with art. 3)
I7S. 116 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I8S. 116 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
117Section 116: position where investigation is of multiple offences or offendersU.K.
(1)This section applies where the investigation mentioned in section 116(1) relates to two or more incidents (or alleged incidents) or the conduct (or alleged conduct) of two or more persons.
(2)Each person's conduct in relation to each incident is to be regarded as giving rise to a separate case.
[F11(3)Subsections (4) and (5) apply if—
(6)The reference in this section to there being sufficient evidence to charge a person with a service offence is to be read in accordance with section 116(5)(a).]
F11S. 117(3)-(6) substituted for s. 117(3) (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 3(5), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
I9S. 117 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I10S. 117 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
118Duty of service policeman to notify CO of referral to DSPU.K.
(1)This section applies where a service policeman considers that there is sufficient evidence to charge a person (“A”) with a service offence and refers the case under section 116(2) [F12or 117(5)] to the Director of Service Prosecutions.
(2)The service policeman must as soon as reasonably practicable after referring the case—
(a)notify A's commanding officer of the referral; and
(b)provide prescribed documents to A's commanding officer.
[F13(3)A notification under subsection (2)(a) must specify the service offence that the service policeman considers there is sufficient evidence to charge A with.
(b)if the case is referred under section 116(2), specify the circumstances that bring the case within section 116(2)(b).]
(a)any reference to there being sufficient evidence to charge a person with a service offence is to be read in accordance with [F14section 116(5)(a)];
[F15(aa)any reference to a CO offence is to be read in accordance with section 116(5)(b);]
(b)“prescribed documents” means documents prescribed for the purposes of subsection (2)(b) by regulations under section 128.
F12Words in s. 118(1) inserted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 3(6)(a), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F13S. 118(3)(3A) substituted for s. 118(3) (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 3(6)(b), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F14Words in s. 118(4)(a) substituted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 3(6)(c), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F15S. 118(4)(aa) inserted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 3(6)(d), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F16S. 118(5) omitted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 3(6)(e), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
I11S. 118 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I12S. 118 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
Chapter 2U.K.Charging and Mode of Trial
Powers of charging etcU.K.
119Circumstances in which CO has power to charge etcU.K.
(1)This section sets out the circumstances in which a commanding officer has initial powers (defined by section 120) in respect of a case.
(2)If a commanding officer of a person becomes aware of an allegation which indicates, or circumstances which indicate, that the person has or may have committed a service offence, he has initial powers in respect of the case.
(3)Subsection (2) does not apply if the allegation or circumstances—
(a)give or have given rise to the duty under section 113(1) or 114(1);
(b)are being or have been investigated by a service police force; or
(c)are being or have been investigated by a UK police force or overseas police force, and it appears to the commanding officer that that force may refer the matter to the service police.
(4)A commanding officer has initial powers in respect of a case which a service policeman has referred to him under section 116(3) (referral of case following investigation by service or civilian police).
(5)A commanding officer has initial powers in respect of a case which the Director of Service Prosecutions has referred to him under section 121(4) (referral of case by DSP).
(6)If an allegation or circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) relate to two or more incidents (or alleged incidents) or the conduct (or alleged conduct) of two or more persons, each person's conduct in relation to each incident is to be regarded as giving rise to a separate case.
C3S. 119 modified (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 9(2)
I13S. 119 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I14S. 119 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
120Power of CO to charge etcU.K.
(1)Subsections (2) and (3) apply where under section 119 a commanding officer has initial powers in respect of a case.
(2)The officer may bring, in respect of the case, one or more charges that are capable of being heard summarily (see section 52).
(3)The officer may refer the case to the Director of Service Prosecutions.
(4)A charge brought under subsection (2) is to be regarded for the purposes of this Part as allocated for summary hearing.
(5)[F17Where an officer has referred a case under subsection (3), the officer must also refer to the Director of Service Prosecutions any other case—]
(a)which is of a description prescribed by regulations under section 128 for the purposes of this subsection, and
(b)as respects which the officer has initial powers,
F18....
F17Words in s. 120(5) substituted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 4(1)(a), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F18Words in s. 120(5) omitted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 4(1)(b), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
I15S. 120 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I16S. 120 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
121Power of DSP to [F19charge or] direct bringing of charge etcU.K.
(1)The powers in [F20subsections (1A) to (5)] are exercisable by the Director of Service Prosecutions (“the Director”) in respect of a case which has been referred to him under—
(a)section 116(2) (referral of case following investigation by service or civilian police);
[F21(aa)section 117(5) (referral of connected cases);] or
(b)section 120(3) [F22or (5)] (referral of case by CO).
[F23(1A)The Director may bring a charge or charges against the person concerned in respect of the case.
the Director may allocate the charge for trial by that court.]
(4)The Director may refer the case to the commanding officer of the person concerned, but only if he has decided that it would not be appropriate [F24to bring a charge under subsection (1A) or] to make a direction under subsection (2) in respect of it.
(5)The Director may make a direction under section 127(1) or (2) (directions barring further proceedings) in respect of any offence as regards which he could [F25bring a charge under subsection (1A) or] make a direction under subsection (2).
F19Words in s. 121 heading inserted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 5(1)(e), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F20Words in s. 121(1) substituted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 5(1)(a), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F21S. 121(1)(aa) inserted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 3(7), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F22Words in s. 121(1)(b) inserted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 4(2), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F23S. 121(1A)(1B) inserted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 5(1)(b), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F24Words in s. 121(4) inserted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 5(1)(c), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F25Words in s. 121(5) inserted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 5(1)(d), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
I17S. 121 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I18S. 121 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
122Charges brought [F26by or] at direction of DSPU.K.
(2)A charge [F27brought by the Director of Service Prosecutions (“the Director”) under section 121(1A) or by an officer as a result of a direction under section 121(2)]—
(a)is to be regarded for the purposes of this Part as allocated for Service Civilian Court trial if [F28the Director allocated it (under section 121(1B) or (3))] for trial by that court;
F26Words in s. 122 heading inserted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 5(2)(c), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F27Words in s. 122(2) substituted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 5(2)(a), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
F28Words in s. 122(2)(a) substituted (22.5.2019 for specified purposes, 1.7.2019 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 5(2)(b), 19(1); S.I. 2019/961, reg. 2(1)(a)(b) (with reg. 3)
I19S. 122 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I20S. 122 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
Powers of commanding officer or DSP after charge etcU.K.
123Powers of CO after chargeU.K.
(1)This section applies where a charge against a person (“the accused”) is for the time being regarded for the purposes of this Part as allocated for summary hearing.
(2)The accused's commanding officer may—
(e)refer the charge to the Director of Service Prosecutions.
(3)The powers under subsection (2) may be exercised before or after the start of any summary hearing of the charge.
(4)Any amended, substituted or additional charge under subsection (2)(a) to (c) must be capable of being heard summarily (see section 52).
(6)Any amended, substituted or additional charge under subsection (2)(a) to (c) is to be regarded for the purposes of this Part as allocated for summary hearing.
(7)Where a charge is referred under subsection (2)(e) to the Director of Service Prosecutions, the charge and any other charge brought in respect of the same case are to be regarded for the purposes of this Part as allocated for Court Martial trial.
I21S. 123 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I22S. 123 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
124CO to hear charge allocated for summary hearingU.K.
(1)This section applies in respect of a charge which is regarded for the purposes of this Part as allocated for summary hearing.
(2)The accused's commanding officer must hear the charge summarily unless—
(a)he exercises his powers under section 123(2)(b), (d) or (e) in respect of the charge (substitution of charge, discontinuance of proceedings, or referral to DSP); or
(b)the accused elects Court Martial trial of the charge (see section 129).
(3)Subsection (2) is subject to sections 52 (charges capable of being heard summarily) and 54 (charges which may be heard summarily only with permission or by senior officer).
I23S. 124 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I24S. 124 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
125Powers of DSP in respect of charge allocated for Court Martial trialU.K.
(1)This section applies where a charge against a person (“the accused”) is for the time being regarded for the purposes of this Part as allocated for Court Martial trial.
(e)refer the charge to the accused's commanding officer, but only if the charge is capable of being heard summarily (see section 52);
(f)allocate the charge for trial by the Service Civilian Court, but only if the charge is one that that court has jurisdiction to try;
(g)make a direction under section 127(1) or (2) (directions barring further proceedings) in respect of the offence charged or any offence that could be charged under paragraph (c) above.
(3)Court Martial rules may restrict the exercise of powers under subsection (2)—
(a)after arraignment by the Court Martial; [F29or]
(b)after referral of the charge to the Court Martial under section 279(4) or 280(3) (referral by SCC); F30...
(6)Any amended, substituted or additional charge under subsection (2)(a) to (c) is to be regarded for the purposes of this Part as allocated for Court Martial trial.
(7)Any charge referred under subsection (2)(e) to a commanding officer is to be regarded for the purposes of this Part as allocated for summary hearing.
(8)Any charge allocated under subsection (2)(f) is to be regarded for the purposes of this Part as allocated for Service Civilian Court trial.
F29Word in s. 125(3) inserted (2.4.2012) by Armed Forces Act 2011 (c. 18), s. 32(3), Sch. 3 para. 6(2)(a); S.I. 2012/669, art. 4(d)
F30S. 125(3)(c) and preceding word repealed (2.4.2012) by Armed Forces Act 2011 (c. 18), s. 32(3), Sch. 3 para. 6(2)(b), Sch. 5; S.I. 2012/669, art. 4(d)(f)(i)
F31S. 125(4) repealed (2.4.2012) by Armed Forces Act 2011 (c. 18), s. 32(3), Sch. 3 para. 6(3), Sch. 5; S.I. 2012/669, art. 4(d)(f)(i)
I25S. 125 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I26S. 125 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
I27S. 126 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I28S. 126 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
Chapter 3U.K.Supplementary
127Directions by DSP barring further proceedingsU.K.
I29S. 127 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I30S. 127 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4
128Regulations for purposes of Part 5U.K.
I31S. 128 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I32S. 128 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4