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A Call for the Suspension of the Court Martial System

Submitted on Sunday 15th December 2013

Published on Thursday 9th January 2014

Current status: Closed

Closed: Friday 9th January 2015

Signatures: 3

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BBC ~ Prison ~ the crown ~ UK

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A Call for the Suspension of the Court Martial System

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Following the conviction of Marine A there is sufficient concern to call for a review of the armed forces Court Martial system. It is clear from this case that a jury formed of serving members of the armed forces, aligned in rank seniority and presided over by a former senior member of the armed forces is unable to provide the independence of thought so common in the crown courts.

Can I request that you forward a call for the suspension of the armed forces court martial system for cases where, if found guilty, a defendant would be referred to a civilian prison and no longer a member of the UK armed forces.

It is my belief that if armed forces members are to be discharged from the forces and/or housed in civilian institutions then they deserve the right to a civilian trial.

I also note that the judge advocate Blacknett himself has voiced concerns over the legitimacy of the court martial system (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23003483).


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