The Canadian Forces has launched the first internal review of the military justice system and are looking at leaving sexual crimes with civilian courts. ( FRED CHARTRAND / THE CANADIAN PRESS )OTTAWA—The Canadian Forces has launched the first internal review of the military justice system in generations and among the issues being looked at is whether all military sexual crimes should be handled by civilian courts. The military justice system has been under the microscope over the last two years following complaints that many sexual crimes committed by service members have been glossed over or ignored. But Col. Robert Holman, the Canadian Forces’ deputy judge advocate general for military justice, says that could change. Holman acknowledged there are concerns about the system, particularly as it relates to sexual offences.

Source: thestar October 09, 2016 18:43 UTC