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References
- ↑ The Army Act 1955, section 70(2)
- ↑ The Air Force Act 1955, section 70(2)
- ↑ The Naval Discipline Act 1957, Section 42(1)
- ↑ Williams, G.L., (1982). "Learning the Law", 11th Ed., London : Stevens, ISBN 0-420-46290-2, p. 4
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