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Cap. 220 · Malta Armed Forces Act (Cap. 220)

Cap. 220 Art. 45Failure to suppress mutiny.

PART III

In forceOfficial text

Any person subject to military law who, knowing that a mutiny is taking place or is intended -

(a) fails to use his utmost endeavours to suppress or prevent it; or

(b) fails to report without delay that the mutiny is taking place or is intended, shall on conviction by court-martial -

(i) if his offence was committed with intent to assist the enemy, be liable to imprisonment for life or any other punishment provided by this Act;

(ii) in any other case, be liable to imprisonment or any less punishment provided by this Act.

Amendment history
  • Amended by X.2000.2