Proceeding contribution from Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 12 December 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Armed Forces Bill.
Armed Forces Bill
No. They can apply for a court martial on a range of offences, but they cannot opt out in favour of the civilian system. They are members of the armed forces, and are subject to military discipline. We are trying to make sure that that military discipline and the military system itself can, as far as possible, deal with the most serious offences.
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- 440 c1140
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- 2005-06
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- House of Commons chamber
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- 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
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- Armed Forces Bill 2005-06
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