We chatted about this the last time I was here, Mr. Harris, and I agree with you. In effect, this bill, I think, accomplishes what you've just said, that for most offences that are triable only by summary process, a criminal record will not attach. For those offences where a criminal record will attach, as I read it, the accused service person has an election. They can elect to choose trial by court martial. I am reasonably confident that this bill addresses the concern that I heard you raise last time and that you've just raised now.
On February 6th, 2013. See this statement in context.