The Armed Forces (Retrial for Serious Offences) Order 2013

This Order makes provision for retrials in respect of certain serious cases where there is new and compelling evidence. The provisions of this order are made in consequence of those relating to retrials for serious offences in Part 10 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (“the 2003 Act”). Part 10 of the 2003 Act reforms the law relating to double jeopardy by permitting retrials in serious cases where there has been an acquittal in court, but compelling new evidence subsequently comes to light against the acquitted person. This Order makes equivalent provision, but with modifications, for the retrial in the armed forces’ justice system of persons acquitted of serious offences.