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Proceeding contribution from Liam Fox (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 12 December 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Armed Forces Bill.


Armed Forces Bill

It is worth pointing out that a court martial already has the ability to deal with charges such as murder on a 5:2 verdict if they occur overseas, so the position is not entirely inconsistent. Now that there is to be concomitant civil and military jurisdictions, and following further discussions between the Secretary of State and the Attorney-General, where exactly will the priority lie, when there is a choice, in deciding whether a case should be heard by a court martial or a Crown court?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
440 c1139 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Complaints Disciplinary proceedings Criminal investigation Discipline Appeals Crime Courts Administration of justice Armed forces Armed conflict Courts martial Civilians Inquiries Jurisdiction Homicide Dismissal Powers Prosecutions Military police Officers Military law Standards Low flying Sentencing Trials Service Civilian Court
Legislation
Armed Forces Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk