Evolving Military Justice: Analysis and Discussion
Evolving Military Justice: Analysis and Discussion
Evolving Military Justice: Analysis and Discussion In 1950, however, Congress enacted the Uniform Code of Military Justice.Their book scrutinizes the current military justice system, identifying its strengths and weaknesses and pointing the way towar
Evolving Military Justice: Analysis and Discussion
Book Details :
- Title: Evolving Military Justice: Analysis and Discussion
- Author: Brand: Naval Institute Press
- Rating: 4.66 (646 Votes)
- Asin: 1557502927
- Format Type: Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 256 Pages
- Publish Date: 2002-06-13
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For decades, debate has raged over whether the military justice system is foremost a tool to preserve discipline within the armed forces or a means of dispensing justice on a par with civilian criminal justice systems. From the dawn of American military law in 1775 through World War II, the answer was obvious: military justice was primarily a tool commanders used to maintain discipline. In 1950, however, Congress enacted the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Through amendments over the past half century, the American military justice system has evolved into what it is today: not quite a mirror image of the civilian federal criminal justice system, but vastly more fair than in the days of drumhead courts and the lash, according to the authors, both practicing attorneys and former military officers.Their book scrutinizes the current military justice system, identifying its strengths and weaknesses and pointing the way toward further improvements. Included are essays written about the Ame
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