55.This section inserts a new section into each of the SDAs.
Subsection (1) inserts a new section 83ZK into both the Army and Air Force Acts 1955. This section requires every member of the court to swear an oath prior to sitting as a member of the court.  The general interpretation provisions in each Act already provide that “oaths” include “affirmations”. Rules governing how these oaths are sworn may be made by statutory instrument.
Subsection (2) inserts a new section 52FQ into the Naval Discipline Act 1957.  This section is identical in effect to that described in subsection (1) above.
Commentary on Sections Section 23: Oaths required of members of the court