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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

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

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
Link
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