Section 274: Application of this Act to cadets, recruits and boys

(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3) of this section, cadets, recruits and boys shall be subject to this Act.
(2) For the purposes of punishment under section 119 of this Act, cadets, recruits and boys shall be treated as soldiers, ratings and aircraftmen, provided that if the accused is a boy, anyone or more of the following punishments may be awarded, that is-
(a) a fine of a sum not exceeding the equivalent of 28 days' pay;
(b) confinement to barracks for a period beginning with the day of the sentence and not exceeding seven days;
(c) extra guards or piquets not exceeding seven in number;
(d) admonition;
(e) stoppages, where the offence has occasioned any expense, loss or damage.
(3) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to invalidate any rule or regulations made by the President for the purposes of administration of cadets, recruits and boys.