I will continue in another vein.
You don't have to respond, but this is confirmation that the figure of five sexual assaults a day is unfortunately plausible. It is difficult to get a real picture of the situation. Honestly, the reporting procedure and the unit commander's power in that regard will further reduce our ability to get a real picture of the situation.
It was said that, if the criminal nature of the actions taken is considered to be less clear, the unit commander can decide to impose administrative penalties on the accused. These actions may include touching over clothing.
General Lawson, do you think it is acceptable for sexual touching, without penetration, to result in simple administrative penalties? In the civilian world, when someone pleads guilty to a lesser offence, they end up with a criminal record, and traces of their actions remain. In the case we are discussing, with an administrative penalty, the accused will not have to suffer any long-term consequences. The unit commander, who does not necessarily have the legal expertise to decide what kind of a charge should be laid, has a great deal of power over what will happen to the offender and over the way the victim will feel in the aftermath.
I would like to hear your thoughts on that. I think this aspect of the system is an aberration.