Defence Act 1954
F156[False evidence.
162.— Every person subject to military law who, when examined on oath or solemn declaration before—
(a) a service tribunal within the meaning of section 161,
(b) an authorised officer investigating a charge under section 177C,
(c) a commanding officer investigating a charge under section 178C, or
(d) a subordinate officer investigating a charge under section 179C,
knowingly gives false evidence is guilty of an offence against military law and shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to suffer imprisonment for any term not exceeding two years or any less punishment awardable by a court-martial.]
Annotations
Amendments:
F156
Substituted (1.09.2008) by Defence (Amendment) Act 2007 (24/2007), s. 19, S.I. No. 254 of 2008.
Editorial Notes:
E29
Previous affecting provision: section amended (11.07.1990) by Criminal Justice Act 1990 (16/1990), s. 7 and sch. 1, para. 4(e), commenced on enactment; substituted as per F-note above.