Cos' knowledge of convictions/allegations
Commanding Officers are not routinely made aware
of the previous convictions, spent or otherwise, of individuals
in their command, unless there are practical reasons for doing
so or the CO was responsible for disciplining the individual.
The relevant Manning division is responsible for appointing individuals
to units. The Manning division will consider suitability based
on a number of factors such as entries on conduct sheets (including
all offences dealt with by the Military and declared civil convictions).
Also evidence of allegations made against individuals would be
considered. Each case is judged on merits. Those with a known
history of sexual offences and those who we know are on the Sex
Offenders Register can be tracked and should not be posted to
unsuitable posts (ie training establishments).
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