Cap. 220 Art. 108Confirmation of proceedings of courts-martial.

(1) Where a court-martial finds the accused guilty on any charge, the record of the proceedings of the court-martial shall be transmitted to a confirming officer for confirmation of the finding and sentence of the court on that charge.

(2) A finding of guilty or sentence of a court-martial shall not be treated as a finding or sentence of the court until confirmed: Provided that this sub-article shall not affect the keeping of the accused in custody pending confirmation or the operation of the two next following articles or the provisions of this Act as to confirmation or approval.