MJRP Meeting: July 18, 2023
The Military Justice Review Panel held an open meeting on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023.
New York, NY - The Military Justice Review Panel ("MJRP" or "the Panel"), held an open meeting on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023, from 10:45 a.m. to 3:45 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, July 18th, the Panel heard from civilian advocacy organizations; received a briefing from Dr. William Wells, criminologist, on the methodology for listening sessions; and a panel of subject matter experts on public access to court-martial information and records.
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.