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Proceeding contribution from Lord Goldsmith (Labour) 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

As I understand the way in which the Bill operates, if a director makes such a direction, it has the effect set out in the Bill. Therefore, if he has made the direction it would have the effect of—I am afraid I cannot remember the relevant clause. The effect is that it counts as an acquittal and the usual rules—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
685 c322-3 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
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
Legislation
Armed Forces Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk