Supreme Court · [2016] ZMSC 267 · 21 December 2016

Chiti v Attorney General (Appeal 79 of 2014) [2016] ZMSC 267 (21 December 2016)

Appeal dismissed: Medical Board’s recommendations are advisory; the Director’s adverse medical advice lawfully supported the medical discharge. Flynote Military law — Medical discharge — Role of Defence Medical Board as investigatory and advisory body — Director of Defence Medical Services’ decisive advisory role — Procedural compliance with Defence Act and Regulations — Evaluation of medical evidence in discharge decisions. Read full summary

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