Can the Commission accept applications from members of the Armed Forces?
Yes, but only if they have been convicted in the ordinary civilian criminal Courts of England, Wales or Northern Ireland. We have no powers to deal with cases tried under the Naval Discipline Act, Army Act or Air Force Act. This means the Commission cannot accept applications from members of the Armed Forces, Reserves or civilians who have been convicted by a Court-Martial or by the Standing Civilian Court, or summarily under a Service Commanding Officer’s disciplinary powers.
