S.L. 220.7 Art. 18Compassionate leave.

(1) Compassionate leave may be granted in any of the following cases:

(a) death, imminent death or dangerous illness of spouse, child, parent or other recorded next of kin;

(b) for urgent reasons of an exceptional or personal nature, when the presence of the individual concerned is essential to lessen domestic hardship.

(2) Except in extreme urgency, the compassionate circumstances shall be verified before leave is granted. In cases of extreme urgency leave may be granted immediately and the circumstances investigated as soon as possible afterwards.

(3) Authority to grant compassionate leave shall be the responsibility of the Commanding Officer.