Amending Articles of War on Military Court Procedures

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Republic Act No. 516: Amending Articles of War on Military Court Procedures

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amending Articles of War on Military Court Procedures

Law: Republic Act No. 516

Decision Date: Jun 14, 1950

Republic Act No. 516 clarifies definitions and specifies the authority and powers of courts-martial in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, including the inclusion of nurse corps members and noncommissioned officers in certain terms, the appointment of courts-martial, the powers of general, special, and summary courts-martial, the method of voting, time limitations for trial and punishment, appellate review process, rehearing and petition for a new trial, suspension of sentence, unlawful influencing of court actions, punishment for frauds against the government, disciplinary powers of commanding officers, and separation from the service of soldiers.

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