In France, military tribunals no longer exist in peacetime. Civilians and soldiers are judged by the civilian tribunals. Why: the soldier is considered to be first and foremost a citizen. He is therefore subject to the jurisdiction of common law tribunals whether accused under the Code of Service Discipline (for military offences such as desertion) or common law offences.
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Thursday, April 18, 2019
One law for all
In France, military tribunals no longer exist in peacetime. Civilians and soldiers are judged by the civilian tribunals. Why: the soldier is considered to be first and foremost a citizen. He is therefore subject to the jurisdiction of common law tribunals whether accused under the Code of Service Discipline (for military offences such as desertion) or common law offences.
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