PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Armed Forces: Sexual Offences (13 April 2017)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will set out the legislative timetable for making sexual assault, voyeurism and exposure schedule 2 offences under the Armed Forces Act 2006.
Asked by:
Karl Turner (Independent)
Asked by:
Karl Turner (Independent)
Answer
The Armed Forces continue to have policies in place which require all allegations of sexual offences to be referred to the Service Police. Changes to Schedule 2 offences can be effected through secondary legislation, and the Department is looking for an early legislative opportunity to bring forward proposals for sexual assault, voyeurism and exposure to be included.
Answered by:
Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative)
20 April 2017
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