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Armed Forces Bill - Clause 7 and Lords amendment 1B

13 December 2021

Lead MP

Leo Docherty

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Bill Debate

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Justice & CourtsDefenceStandards & Ethics
Other Contributors: 14

At a Glance

Leo Docherty raised concerns about armed forces bill - clause 7 and lords amendment 1b in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

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Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
The Government disagrees with the Lords amendment 1B, which would require a report within six months on the implications of not applying the new covenant duty to central government. The speaker emphasises that the service justice system needs flexibility and expeditionary capabilities, asserting it's crucial for maintaining robust criminal justice in military operations. He also highlights that current improvements include better data reporting on serious offences to ensure transparency.
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