Representation
102.—(1)  Subject to any other provisions of this Act, an accused has the right to be represented in his or her defence before a subordinate military court by an advocate and solicitor, if provided by the accused, or by any officer or senior military expert in the Singapore Armed Forces.
[28/2009]
(2)  Where an accused is not represented by a person in accordance with subsection (1) and —
(a)is charged with an offence punishable by death;
(b)is dumb, blind or deaf; or
(c)is suspected of being mentally disordered,
the president of the subordinate military court must appoint a defence counsel to assist the accused in his or her defence.
[21/2008]
(3)  Where the accused selects a person to represent him or her in a subordinate military court, that person is authorised to do so after submitting to the court a warrant to act signed by the accused.