The possibility of a UK Military Ombudsman
The Independent Review of the Armed Forces Manpower,
Career and Remuneration Structures (the Bett Report) recommended
extending the terms of reference of the Parliamentary Commissioner
for Administration to permit him to deal with complaints by servicement
about administrative matters. The recommendation was not accepted
mainly on the grounds that the Services already have procedures
for dealing with the redress of complaints. This remains the position.
Further improvements to the complaints system are under consideration
as part of the work under the Armed Forces Bill, as discussed
recently in evidence before the Committee (HC 64).
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