Implementation of Geneva Conventions Act, 2012
R 385
Defence Act, 2002 (Act No. 42 of 2002)Chapter 16 : Boards of Inquiry103. Board of inquiry in relation to absence without leave |
| 1) | When any member of the Defence Force has been absent without leave for more than 30 days and is still absent, a board of inquiry must be convened by the commanding officer of the absent member to inquire into such absence. |
| 2) | If a routine inspection reveals any deficiency in the kit, arms and equipment or any public property issued to the person contemplated in subsection (1), the board of enquiry may also inquire into such deficiency. |
| 3) | If the board of inquiry finds that such member has been so absent for more than 30 days and is still so absent, it must record such finding, including the date of the commencement of the absence without leave, and also its finding on any deficiencies of the kit, arms and equipment and any public property issued to him or her and the estimated value thereof. |
