Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal
July 2008 – 5 January 2011
Non-statutory tribunal that reviewed matters of eligibility for defence honours and awards and inquired into honours and awards questions referred to it, before a statutory tribunal was established.
How it came into existence
Set up administratively by the Government in July 2008, without legislation, as an independent tribunal on defence honours and awards pending the enactment of a statutory tribunal. There was previously no standing independent body to review Defence decisions on honours and awards.
How it ended
Replaced on 5 January 2011 by the statutory Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal, established under Part VIIIC of the Defence Act 1903.
- Review of eligibility for defence honours and awards
- Inquiries into honours and awards matters
Main functions
- Review of Defence decisions on eligibility for defence honours and awards
- Inquiries into honours and awards matters referred by the Government
- Recommendations on recognition of service
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Defence.
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Sources
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