Written question asked by Lord Lexden (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 September 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 October 2019. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 October 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Sexual Offences
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to make posthumous pardons available under the Policing and Crime Act 2017 to armed forces personnel convicted of sexual offences that have now been abolished.
- Answer
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Primary legislation will be required in order to add to the list of Service disciplinary offences set out in the Policing and Crime Act 2017. We will continue to consider finding Parliamentary time for this.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL17820
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Armed forces Prerogative of mercy Sexual offences
- Legislation
- Policing and Crime Act 2017
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- 2019-10-08 16:17:34 +0100
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