Proceeding contribution from Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party) in the House of Commons on Monday, 12 December 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Armed Forces Bill.
Armed Forces Bill
My hon. Friend makes a powerful point. Does he agree that the military is the last bastion standing against that trend and that it is time to ensure that we have a proper external complaints commission, authority or ombudsman to pursue such matters? When the Army investigates itself, there is a sense of institutional protectionism—it attempts to protect its own interests. We need a completely separate process to monitor and examine complaints effectively in order to satisfy public opinion and the families involved.
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- 440 c1190
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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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