Defence Act 1954
Protection of persons acting under this Act.
111.—(1) Where after the commencement of this Act any action, prosecution, or other proceeding is commenced against any person for any act done in pursuance or execution or intended execution of this Act or in respect of any alleged neglect or default in the execution of this Act, the following provisions shall have effect, that is to say:—
(a) such action, prosecution or proceeding shall be brought in the High Court;
(b) F75[…]
(c) F75[…]
(d) F75[…]
(e) F75[…]
(f) F75[…]
(2) Every action against a member or minister of a court-martial in respect of a sentence of such court-martial or of anything done by virtue, or in pursuance, of such sentence shall be brought in the High Court.
Annotations
Amendments:
F75
Repealed (1.01.1955) by Public Authorities (Judicial Proceedings) Act 1954 (27/1954), s. 2(5), commenced as per s. 1, subject to transitional provision in s. 2(6).