Military Law

Elizabeth Hillman, who studies and teaches military law, said Manning’s attorneys have an uphill battle to clear him of the charges he faces. As a result, being able to question witnesses about the harm the leaks caused is crucial. “This … Continue reading →

I read with interest about the arrest (article, July 17) of an individual from Mantua Township allegedly posing as police officer in an unmarked vehicle attempting to stop drivers on the Atlantic City Expressway. The man was quickly caught …

Military chaplains may decide to not perform same-sex marriages but King said any chaplain that did so was violating DOMA as the law of the land. The amendment would mean a full ban. “The Defense of Marriage Act means this: … Continue reading →

Buckles finally said he could not disagree. The company will reimburse police forces that have to provide officers to cover for G4S shortfalls, and will “consider” paying bonuses to military and police who are called in to help, he said.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A national legal panel that works to standardize state laws wants to simplify child custody rules for military service members, whose frequent deployments can leave them without clear legal recourse when family disputes erupt.

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain may have to call up yet more soldiers to police the Olympic Games … “Should there be a requirement for additional military personnel the MoD will do whatever possible to make them available,” a spokeswoman for … Continue reading →

The new law says a proper ID card must be issued by the government … or they may have other acceptable identification such as a U.S. passport or a military identification card, he said. “I encourage people of Pennsylvania who … Continue reading →

Anyone in the military who has had to cancel holiday or those in the police called in to fill the gaps in Olympic security will surely despair to read this. It appears the National Association of Retired Police Officers has … Continue reading →

JAKARTA, July 18, 2012 (AFP) – – Indonesia is probing whether 45 Iranian asylum seekers arrested Wednesday, as they prepared to undertake a hazardous sea journey to Australia, had a military escort, a police spokesman said. The Iranians, together with … Continue reading →

… he had not broken military law. None of the 10 service members was an officer. Southern Command said two cases remained under legal review. While prostitution is legal in Colombia, it is illegal for service members under U.S. military … Continue reading →