MJRP Meeting: October 24-25, 2023

The Military Justice Review Panel conducted open meetings on Tuesday, October 24th and Wednesday, October 25th, 2023.

Virtual - The Military Justice Review Panel ("MJRP" or "the Panel"), held open meetings on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023, from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, October 25th, 2023, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Secretary of Defense, pursuant to § 5521 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, as amended by § 531(k) of the FY 2018 NDAA, established this panel to conduct independent periodic reviews and assessments of the operation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). 10 U.S.C. § 946. Art. 146 (effective Jan 1, 2019). Pursuant to Article 146, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), the Panel shall conduct independent periodic reviews and assessments of the operation of the UCMJ, including the review and assessment of the implementation of amendments made to the UCMJ and sentencing data.

On Tuesday, October 24th, from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. the Panel heard from Military Service Trial Defense Counsel.  On Wednesday, October 25th from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., the Panel heard from the Military Services’ Trial Counsel and receive a briefing from the Joint Service Committee (JSC) on Executive Order 14103.

The MJRP welcomes written input from the public on these topics or other issues under its consideration. Written comments must be received by the MJRP at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting date so that they may be made available to the Committee members for their consideration prior to the meeting. Written comments should be submitted via e-mail to the MJRP at whs.pentagon.em.mbx.mjrp@mail.mil.  Please note that all written comments will be treated as public documents and will be made available for public inspection.

More information about the Panel, including the meeting agenda and materials, is available on its website at http://mjrp.osd.mil. In the event the Office of Personnel Management closes the government due to inclement weather or for any other reason, please consult the website for any changes to public meeting dates or time.