Defence Forces risks 'not serving public interest' and wasting taxpayer's money

Way abuse is defined is one of the main issues concerning survivors of Defence Forces mistreatment and other abuses

In a submission to chairperson Ms Justice Ann Power, a solicitor for the Defence Forces Justice Alliance said there was a risk the tribunal would 'not sufficiently serve the public interest and may instead represent a further misuse of public resources and funds'.

The Defence Forces tribunal faces “falling short” of its aims and is in danger of wasting taxpayer money, it has heard in a special sitting.

In a submission to chairperson Ms Justice Ann Power, a solicitor for the Defence Forces Justice Alliance said there was a risk the tribunal would “not sufficiently serve the public interest and may instead represent a further misuse of public resources and funds”.