Exposing Walter Mitty: The Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill Contents

Contents

Terms of Reference

Summary

1 Introduction

2 Protecting military honours

Introduction

Protection of decorations and medals prior to the Armed Forces Act

The position in Service law

Incidence of unauthorised and deceitful use of decorations and medals

The harm caused by military imposters

International comparisons

3 Observations

Scope

Defences

Penalties

Considerations on devolution

European Convention on Human Rights

4 Conclusion

Conclusions and recommendations

Appendix

Formal Minutes

Witnesses

Published written evidence

List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament





16 November 2016