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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Service Justice System

27 February 2020 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by Johnny Mercer Con Plymouth, Moor View

DefenceJustice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • Johnny Mercer is publishing the Reports of the Service Justice System Review and the MoD's response to them
  • The Ministry of Defence will consider the 60 recommendations made by the review
  • The MoD may include some recommendations in the Armed Forces Bill if new legislation is needed

Issue summary

Johnny Mercer is publishing the Reports of the Service Justice System Review and the MoD's response to them.

Action requested

The Ministry of Defence will consider the 60 recommendations made by the review, including those that may require legislation for inclusion in the Armed Forces Bill.

Key facts

  • The Service Justice System Review was conducted by HH Shaun Lyons.
  • Sir Jon Murphy and Mark Guinness supported on policing matters.
  • Part 1 of the report was submitted in March 2018.
  • Part 2, with a total of 60 recommendations, was submitted in March 2019.
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