Applied Military Justice for Practitioners

Product Details:
Author(s):
Nel, M
Year Published:
2024
Edition
1st Edition
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
Understanding the South African military justice system is the first step in ensuring the constitutional imperative of a disciplined force while remaining true to the rule of law. This book is the first of its kind, unlocking Court of Military Appeal judgments to enrich the discussion of the military justice system and its application in various military forums. Key features include lucid comments, flow diagrams of processes and copies of relevant documentation used in the military justice process. 
This comprehensive guide is tailored to help legal professionals and military practitioners navigate the complexities of the military legal framework, military court procedures, grievance procedures, and the evolving landscape of military law. 
Covering all aspects from pre-arraignment procedures to the appeal and review process, this book equips legal professionals and military practitioners with essential insights, ensuring a thorough understanding of military justice in the South African context. This is an indispensable resource for those navigating the intersection of law and the armed forces.
Content
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO SOUTH AFRICAN MILITARY JUSTICE
CHAPTER 2: MILITARY OFFENCES
CHAPTER 3: PRE-ARRAIGNMENT PROCEDURES – STARTING THE MILITARY JUSTICE PROCESS
CHAPTER 4: PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURES AND THE GATHERING OF EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 5: MILITARY TRIAL PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 6: TRIAL ADVOCACY IN MILITARY COURTS
CHAPTER 7: PROCEDURAL ASPECTS REGARDING SENTENCING
CHAPTER 8: MILITARY SENTENCES
CHAPTER 9: MILITARY APPEAL AND REVIEW
CHAPTER 10: BOARDS OF INQUIRY
CHAPTER 11: INDIVIDUAL GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 12: THE OFFICE OF THE MILITARY OMBUD
Interest / Benefit to
Legal professionals, Military Practitioners (the adjutants, the commanders and the military lawyers), Academics, Researchers