Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861:section:132:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 132 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 395128–395897

satisfied that the accused person understands the effect of that plea, substitute a plea of guilty for the plea of not guilty and proceed accordingly in accordance with subsection (1).
 (4A) Nothing in subsection (1) shall be taken to require the judge advocate to give either a ruling of the kind referred to in paragraph (1)(c) or a ruling of the kind referred to in paragraph (1)(d) unless:
 (a) the accused person has submitted that the judge advocate should give a ruling of the first‑mentioned kind; or
 (b) the interests of justice require that the judge advocate should give a ruling of the first‑mentioned kind.
 (5) A court martial, before taking action under paragraph (1)(g), shall hear evidence relevant to the determination of what action should be taken.