§ Mr. Keith SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what factors underlay the decision not to court-martial Major Eric Joyce, Adjutant-General's Corps. [46302]
§ Mr. George Robertson[holding answer 18 June 1998]The decision on whether or not to prosecute a case referred to the Army Prosecuting Authority is made on the prospect of a realistic conviction based on the available evidence, and whether a prosecution is in the public and Service interest. These tests are essentially the same as those applied by the Crown Prosecution Service.
§ Mr. Keith SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence on which date the resignation from the British Army of Major Eric Joyce, Adjutant-General's Corps, became effective. [46301]
§ Mr. George Robertson[holding answer 18 June 1998]No application has been received from Major Eric Joyce to retire from the British Army.