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Military Justice Reform: Combating Sexual Assault and Violence

This act changes how serious offenses in the military, such as sexual assault, are handled by moving prosecution decisions outside the direct chain of command. This aims to increase the independence and effectiveness of proceedings, and improve safety on military installations through better security and training.
Key points
Decisions to prosecute serious offenses, including sexual assault, will be made by independent officers outside the chain of command of the accused or victim.
Mandatory, specialized training will be introduced for military prosecutors and leadership on sexual assault prevention.
Physical security measures in military lodging and living spaces will be increased, including lock replacement and CCTV installation.
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Additional Information
Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021
Print number: S 1520
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2021-04-29