Proceeding contribution from Earl Attlee (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 11 October 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HL) on Armed Forces Bill.
Armed Forces Bill
Perhaps I may illustrate a situation from my experience which shows why this amendment is necessary. A senior NCO condemned a winch on a heavy recovery vehicle. He misdiagnosed the failure of the winch, but he did not realise he had misdiagnosed it. The winch was worth £15,000 and we did not have one in stock. So, if one wanted to investigate what went wrong, one might decide to prosecute the serviceman for making a technical error. The noble Lord's amendment would stop that unnecessary and inappropriate prosecution taking place. Therefore, I support the amendment.
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- Disciplinary proceedings Discipline Crime Alcoholic drinks Courts Armed forces Arrests Conduct Deployment Aircraft Courts martial Civilians Certification Defence equipment Evidence Eligibility Jurisdiction Drugs Maladministration Misconduct Powers Membership Prosecutions Misuse Public opinion Officers Low flying Young people Trials Rules of procedure Rules of engagement
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- Armed Forces Bill 2005-06
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