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Military justice is broken: a change of operating system won’t fix it

24 June 2022 / Ahmed Al-Nahhas
Issue: 7984 / Categories: Features , Military
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  • Since the Armed Forces Act 2006 came into force, the military has investigated and prosecuted more serious offences committed by Service personnel in the UK, including murder and rape.
  • However, a 2021 inquiry into the lives of servicewomen found most do not believe the military does enough to address issues of bullying, harassment and/or discrimination and 60% said they did not complain because they were afraid of reprisals.
  • The Military Justice System is not fit to protect the victims of serious and sexual crimes in the UK. Fundamental conflicts arise that will not be reconciled until these types of cases are referred to and investigated by independent bodies.

In March 2022, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced an £8m digital upgrade for the Military Justice System, which promises to integrate new technologies, improve efficiencies, reduce delay and create for the Service Police, Service Prosecuting Agency and the Courts Martial a common source of data and case management. In addition, these changes will incorporate

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