Canada's defence minister agrees to remove military from investigating and prosecuting alleged sexual offences in the armed forces
Anita Anand's report says the military"must address potential issues" including cases taking place outside Canada.
Anand presented a report in parliament, vowing to move forward on all 48 recommendations former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour made in late May in response to the allegations. She gave no time frame but her report said the military "must address potential issues" including cases taking place outside Canada.In the past year the military has referred 57 sexual offence cases to civilian police, military officials told a briefing Monday. Civilian police declined to handle another 40 cases, officials said, citing reasons such as case complexity and jurisdictional issues.
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