As I said in my opening comments, I'm concerned with the changeover to the minister's being able to give specific instructions on an individual case. That should be gazetted. That's not in the bill.
Also, there's nothing to reference the DMP's annual report being tabled to Parliament through the minister. As far as I'm concerned, it is mandatory for the DMP to have that ability to make contact with Parliament, now that they will be a GIC appointment, to say whether there have been improper actions or any concerns that they have with the military justice system.
I have a great concern with recommendation number five being fully implemented as it is in taking away the jurisdiction for the military justice system to be able to investigate and prosecute crimes of a sexual offence.
