Tag: Army Act
PBC calls for restraint in military trials of civilians
Reiterating its stance that civilians should not be tried in military courts, the PBC has called on the authorities to exercise extraordinary care and restraint in the military trials of May 9 rioters.
Where else in the world can civilians be tried in military courts?
Trying civilians in military courts is considered illegal by international human rights organizations. However, the process continues in countries with a history of military rule or where military regimes exist.
Explainer: Is an amendment necessary to try civilians in military court?
How can civilians be legally tried under military laws? How do civilian governments decide what cases should be tried in military courts? How high is the conviction rate in military courts? Voicepk.net answers these questions and more
