National Defence Act

Marginal note:Courts martial

• 179 (1) A court martial has the same powers, rights and privileges as are vested in a superior court of criminal jurisdiction with respect to

  • (a) the attendance, swearing and examination of witnesses;

  • (b) the production and inspection of documents;

  • (c) the enforcement of its orders; and

  • (d) all other matters necessary or proper for the due exercise of its jurisdiction, including the power to punish for contempt.

• Marginal note:Military judges

  (2) Subsection (1) applies to a military judge performing a judicial duty under this Act other than presiding at a court martial.