The Armed Forces (Minor Punishments and Limitation on Power to Reduce in Rank) Regulations 2023

These Regulations authorise minor punishments which may be imposed on offenders by the Court Martial and by commanding officers who have heard charges summarily including when they are to take effect. They set out combinations of punishments that are not permitted as well as limit the power to reduce a member of the RAF in rank. They also allow commanding officers to delegate certain functions in relation to punishments.