Courts-Martial

Whilst HM Armed Forces personnel have their own Courts-Martial and Military Disciplinary process that system generally operates on similar lines to the civilian Criminal Justice System and is subject to English law.

Courts-Martial specifically are based upon the civilian Criminal Crown Court regime and the conduct of Armed Services investigators follows guidelines and gives rights similar to those contained in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.

In addition to offences of a Military nature Services personnel can also be subject to prosecution for civilian criminal offences by way of Courts-Martial.

It is therefore important that whoever represents personnel is not only conversant within the Criminal process in the Armed Services but is also experienced in the civilian Criminal Justice system.

David Ake & Co represent Service personnel. The firm also has close links to specialist Counsel who have considerable experience in the Courts-Martial.

Based in Leeds the firm is close to many local bases in the North of England and where necessary are willing to travel throughout the UK and overseas. We are also within easy travelling distance of the Military Court Centre at Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire.

Should you find yourself or those in your care facing arrest, interview or investigation for a criminal offence or require advice or representation in connection with Courts-Martial do not wait - potential evidence can be lost through delay.

If you are accused of a criminal offence and you are to be arrested and interviewed you have the same rights as a civilian so are entitled to ask for a legal representative.

Contact us immediately for a free initial consultation when we can discuss the matter in general terms and try to ensure there is no loss of material which might otherwise assist your defence.

Alternatively, if the matter has been referred to a Higher Authority who already endorse the application for representation with our details or have the Unit Defending Officer or another Officer contact us to arrange for representation.