‘Thousands of punishments were imposed on military personnel over a 14-year period under laws incorrectly signed off, according to the Government.’
The Independent, 11th August 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Rishi Sunak and Ben Wallace have formally apologised to the Commons for the decades-long ban on LGBT people serving in the UK armed forces, after the publication of a government-commissioned review.’
The Guardian, 19th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A teenager who staked out British soldiers and police officers in preparation for a terror attack has been jailed for life after his mother took what a judge has described as the “bold step” to report him.’
The Guardian, 2nd June 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘War widows who were forced to forfeit their pensions will receive a lump sum payment after a long-running campaign. The compensation scheme will benefit spouses who lost their government income if they remarried or moved in with a new partner before 2015.’
BBC News, 18th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A junior servicewoman said she was a victim of rape and forced to leave the armed forces while her abuser was protected, according to whistleblower testimony collected and published by a parliamentary committee on Thursday.’
The Guardian, 18th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Ministry of Defence will not change its rules allowing those leaving the military to be gifted knives. It comes after veteran Collin Reeves murdered his neighbours Stephen and Jennifer Chapple using a dagger.’
BBC News, 11th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The RAF is a “boys’ club” where sexual harassment, misogyny and homophobia are rife, says a female ex-corporal who was sexually assaulted while serving.’
BBC News, 14th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘On 3 March 2023, Johnson J handed down judgment in relation to former marine Mr Barry’s claim that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) caused his noise-induced hearing loss. It is the first time judicial guidance has been expressly given on the reduction factors (other than mortality) since the revised guidance in the 8th edition of the Ogden tables were published in July 2020.’
3PB, March 2023
Source: www.3pb.co.uk
‘This blog reviews the High Court decision in Barry v Ministry of Defence [2023] EWHC 459 (KB) and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the application of the Moore et al. Guidelines for Diagnosis and Quantification of Military Noise-Induced Hearing Loss.’
Ropewalk Chambers, 14th March 2023
Source: ropewalk.co.uk
‘A soldier from the elite unit responsible for protecting the royal family has been jailed for three years after selling bullets to an undercover officer in a police sting.’
The Independent, 6th April 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A former Royal Marine was medically discharged at the age of 29 years with noise-induced hearing loss (“NIHL”) and tinnitus sustained after training exercises. Primary liability was admitted.’
Ropewalk Chambers, 28th March 2023
Source: ropewalk.co.uk
‘The inquiry into allegations of unlawful killings by the UK armed forces in Afghanistan is set to be officially launched. The probe’s chair, Lord Justice Haddon-Cave, is expected to announce a call for evidence of illegal activity in the war-torn nation between 2010 and 2013 when the inquiry gets underway on Wednesday.’
The Independent, 22nd March 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A senior coroner has called on the British military to stop handing out ceremonial daggers to retiring service personnel after hearing how a couple were stabbed to death by a former soldier using one.’
The Guardian, 8th March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘For the first time, there will be a requirement to consider the views of those reporting a crime allegedly committed by a member of the armed forces when deciding whether a case should be dealt with by the civilian or military justice system.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 23rd February 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘A former Royal Marine is seeking more than £1m in damages from the government over “noise-induced hearing loss”.’
BBC News, 19th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A former soldier who pleaded guilty to a racist assault after chasing a teacher down the street with two umbrellas and using a racial slur has received a 10-week suspended sentence and been ordered to pay his victim £300.’
The Guardian, 8th December 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Councils, NHS trusts and other local bodies will be required to consider how their decision-making impacts upon members of the Armed Forces community, under a new duty introduced last week (22 November).’
Local Government Lawyer, 28th November 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘With the reinstatement of Dominic Raab as Secretary of State for Justice, the Bill of Rights Bill, currently before Parliament, is once again a possibility only weeks after Liz Truss halted its progression on account that it was a ‘complete mess’. This post examines the Bill’s provisions on overseas military operations, how they compare with the UK judiciary’s approach, the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Act 2021, and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) jurisprudence. Also highlighted are other extraterritoriality issues outside overseas military operations that the UK will have to consider.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 22nd November 2022
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
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