Veterans Pan Move to End Military Investigation, Prosecution of Sexual Misconduct

Veterans Pan Move to End Military Investigation, Prosecution of Sexual Misconduct
A Canadian soldier takes part in an announcement regarding the arrival of new ambulance variants to the armoured combat support vehicle fleet at Garrison Petawawa in Petawawa, Ont., on Oct. 19, 2023. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
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Veterans and advocates say the government’s move to end the military’s ability to prosecute sexual assault and similar crimes will push more cases into an already overburdened justice system, and won’t solve the real problem.

Defence Minister Bill Blair has introduced proposed changes to the National Defence Act to remove the military’s jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute a list of Criminal Code offences that are sexual in nature.