Offences in relation to the enemy and not punishable with death
Section 15 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with offences in relation to the enemy and not punishable with death. Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say, (a) is taken prisoner or captured by the enemy, by want of due precaution or through disobedience of orders, or wilful neglect of duty, or having been taken prisoner or so captured fails to rejoin his service w The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.
Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,
(a) is taken prisoner or captured by the enemy, by want of due precaution or through disobedience of orders, or wilful neglect of duty, or having been taken prisoner or so captured fails to rejoin his service when able to do so; or
(b) without due authority holds correspondence with, or communicates intelligence to, the enemy or any person in league with the enemy or having come by the knowledge of any such correspondence or communication, wilfully omits to discover it immediately to his Commandant or other superior officer,
shall, on conviction by a Security force Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
Section 15, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).
Questions about Section 15
What does Section 15 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?
Section 15 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Offences in relation to the enemy and not punishable with death". Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say, (a) is taken prisoner or captured by the enemy, by want of due precaution or through disobedience of orders, or wilful neglect of duty, or having been taken prisoner or so captured fails to rejoin his service w
How do I find court cases under Section 15 of the Border Security Force Act?
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When did Section 15 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?
Section 15 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 15, came into force on 01 Mar 1969, having been enacted on 02 Sep 1968. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions660 words
- 141. Power to make rules501 words
- 96. Presumption as to certain documents470 words
- 139. Powers and duties conferrable and imposable on members of the Force410 words
- 14. Offences in relation to the enemy and punishable with death321 words
- 105. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence is committed297 words
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