Sex assault among court martial charges

MEMBERS of the defence forces have faced court martial over the past year for going absent without leave, assault and in one case, sexual assault.

Figures from the defence forces show that last year 12 members of the army faced court martial, while another three cases were appealed.

Eight members of the forces underwent summary court martial on charges which included going absent without leave, alleged desertion and behaving in a disorderly manner while under the influence of an intoxicant.