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President Biden is set to sign an executive order that will overhaul the Uniform Code of Military Justice, stripping commanders of their authority over cases of sexual assault, rape and murder to ensure prosecutions are independent of the chain of command. https://t.co/aOoHKEuL0I
Biden Overhauls Military Justice Code, Seeking to Curb Sexual Assault

The largest overhaul of the Uniform Code of Military Justice since its creation in 1950 removes commanders’ authority over cases of sexual assault and a handful of other high-profile crimes.

The New York Times
Jul 28, 2023 at 1:09pmWeb
Show threadArmy GirlJul 28, 2023
@GottaLaff fantastic!
Show threadLaffyJul 28, 2023
@ArmyGirl Yes!
Show threadJohn RobinsonJul 28, 2023
@GottaLaff London Met please note.
Show threadCoachMarkJul 28, 2023
@GottaLaff This is good news. Too bad it couldn't be Biden signing bi-partisan legislation instead of an Executive Order - but it's still a Win!
Show threadLaffyJul 28, 2023
@CoachMark Agree.
Show threadAdlangxJul 28, 2023

@CoachMark @GottaLaff This is part of legislation passed in 2021.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/07/us/politics/military-sexual-assault-congress.html

Lawmakers Reach Deal to Overhaul How Military Handles Sexual Assault Cases

Under the agreement, commanders’ powers would be clipped after years of complaints about unfairness and retaliation.

The New York Times
Show threadJohn Caveney woke is me🛠️Jul 28, 2023
@GottaLaff good.
Show threadCharles22a203Jul 28, 2023
@GottaLaff wow that is surprising. Thats been floating around for so many years now!
Show threadRodneyPetersonTalentAgencyJul 28, 2023

@GottaLaff To quote the words written by Aaron Sorkin: “You can’t handle the truth.”

To quote other words written by Aaron Sorkin: “America is not the greatest country in the world. That’s my answer.”

Show threadMirishuliJul 28, 2023
@GottaLaff About. Damn. Time.
Show threadAdlangxJul 28, 2023
@GottaLaff good on Gillibrand and Speier for getting the law passed in 2021. Glad Biden got his piece done months ahead of the deadline.
Show threadDarwin WoodkaJul 28, 2023
@GottaLaff good
Show threadMxhradJul 28, 2023

@GottaLaff

Great first step. Do it also for cases of bigotry and discrimination.

Show threadHorror Author Reed AlexanderJul 28, 2023
@GottaLaff I literally cannot fucking believe this wasn't already the process. Imagine having to report another member of your unit to your CO?
Show threadLaffyJul 28, 2023
@ReedsHorror I know!