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Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 February 2006. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 27 February 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Courts Martial

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to allow UK-based witnesses giving evidence to a UK-based court martial to give evidence via a video link.
Answer

Provision for witnesses to give evidence by live video link in civilian proceedings is contained in part 8 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003. These provisions have not yet been brought into force. Once they have been, consideration will be given to applying them to service courts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
53476; 443 c10-1W;443 c10-1W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Courts martial Evidence Witnesses Video conferencing
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk