Col. Max Maxwell, strategic initiatives officer, Judge Advocate General

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Col. Max Maxwell, strategic initiatives officer, Judge Advocate General

A new law targeting sexual assault in the military means big changes to its judicial system.

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March 20, 2014 9:48 am

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The 2014 Defense Authorization bill contained sweeping changes for how the military conducts its legal affairs. Congress particularly focused on cases of sexual assault. But changes take place throughout the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

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