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In force1984 Revised Edition
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Part 8

193. General power to search military places and personnel

Subject to General Orders, an officer may without warrant make (or authorise to be made by an officer of inferior rank or a warrant officer or non-commissioned officer) a search of —

(a)

any camp, barracks, married or other quarters, or of any other military premises or place within his command; and

(b)

the person of any member of the Armed Forces or the

Reserve Regiment within his command and any kit-bag, box or other receptacle or any vehicle belonging to such member:

Provided that the quarters, belonging or person of such a member shall not be searched except by a member of the Armed Forces or the Reserve

Regiment of superior rank.

Evidence

Report