7 Court-Martial Rights Every U.S. Service Member Should Know

Introduction Military personnel in the United States (U.S.) Armed Forces are subject to a separate legal system governed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Unlike the civilian justice system, courts-martial follow their own procedures and rules, making it important for U.S. service members to understand the legal protections available to them. While no… Read More

What is a Military Court (China)?

Introduction The Military Court of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (referred to as the Military Court of the PLA) is the highest level military court (High Military Court, a special people’s court executing the authority of the High People’s Court) established by the People’s Republic of China within the Chinese People’s Liberation Army with jurisdiction… Read More

What is a Court Martial?

Introduction A court martial or court-martial (plural courts martial or courts-martial, as “martial” is a postpositive adjective) is a military court or a trial conducted in such a court. A court-martial is empowered to determine the guilt of members of the armed forces subject to military law, and, if the defendant is found guilty, to… Read More