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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 February 2025

Debate

Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024

Contribution

I think that deals with the impartiality point made by the noble Earl, Lord Effingham. Of course, it is overseen by various other boards, administrators and so on, but impartiality is always there for everyone to see in these courts-martial and boards. Apart from in sentencing, things are open and transparent. If I am wrong, I hope I will quickly be corrected, but the various deliberations of the panel, as appropriate—always a good phrase—will be published and made available. That is of particular importance. The noble Earl made a point about future reviews. As I said to the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, there are always reviews going on to ensure that the service justice system operates in the way that it should.

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