160 New trial (1) Where in a review the reviewing authority: (a) quashes a conviction that was recorded within the preceding 6 months; and (b) considers that, in the interests of justice, the person who was convicted should be tried again for the service offence of which the person was convicted; the reviewing authority may order a new trial of the person for that offence. (2) An order under subsection (1) for the new trial of a person lapses unless the new trial commences within a period of 6 months commencing on the day on which the order is made. (3) Where a reviewing authority makes an order under subsection (1) for a new trial of a person, the reviewing authority may make such further orders for the custody of the person pending the new trial as the authority thinks appropriate.

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