Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 March 2005. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 March 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what disciplinary measures were taken against Staff Sergeant Dean May following his conviction for manslaughter at Winchester Crown Court in July 2002; and what his rank was before discharge from the Army.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what disciplinary measures were taken against Staff Sergeant Dean May following his conviction for manslaughter at Winchester Crown court in July 2002; and what his rank was before discharge from the Army. [220495] Mr. Caplin: Staff Sergeant May was found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence at Winchester Crown court and was fined £1,500. No further action was taken against him in relation to this case. A Serviceman is not liable to be tried by court-martial or by his commanding officer for the same, or substantially the same, offence for which he has been tried in a competent civil court. Staff Sergeant May continues to serve in the Army.

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