military courts
Soldiers face justice
Military courts are judicial bodies that try members of the armed forces for violations of military law.
They operate under separate rules from civilian courts, with officers serving as judges and jurors.
The most familiar type is the court-martial: He faced a military court for desertion.
Military courts may also try enemy combatants or civilians in occupied territories during wartime.
- judge advocateArmed forces legal officer
- legal advisorsProfessionals providing law guidance
- uniform codeConsistent rules applied universally
- martial lawArmed forces governance
- judgeOne who decides
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- Canadian MilitaryCanadian Armed Forces, Canadian Army, DND, service branches, special forces
- Military JusticeJAG, judge advocate, uniform code, dishonorable discharge, defense counsel
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