The military's top prosecutor and police officer say they will transfer sexual misconduct cases to civilian authorities, and that they will be reaching out to victims affected by the change. In a statement, Col. Dylan Kerr, the director of military prosecutions, and Brig.-Gen. Simon Trudeau, the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal, defend the professionalism, dedication and competence of the military prosecutors and police officers under their command.
OTTAWA -- The military's top prosecutor and police officer say they will transfer sexual misconduct cases to civilian authorities, and that they will be reaching out to victims affected by the change.
Yet they also acknowledge the current "crisis of confidence" in the military justice system, especially when it comes to allegations of sexual misconduct. On Thursday, Defence Minister Anita Anand said the government had agreed with Arbour's recommendation, which follows allegations of sexual misconduct against several top officers.
The two are also promising talks with civilian counterparts across the country to ensure a smooth transition, and updates to victims whose cases are affected.
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