[20210525]IN11680_性侵犯、军事司法系统和指挥官权力：最近的事态发展 .pdf

CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i Sexual Assault, the Military Justice System and Commanders Authority; Recent Developments May 25, 2021 Over the past two decades, Congress has taken legislative action to address sexual misconduct in the military and to improve prevention, response, and accountability through the military justice system. Despite legislative changes and Department of Defense (DOD) initiatives, sexual assault reporting and prevalence data indicate continued risk factors and room for improvement across several metrics. A recent independent review at Fort Hood which found “ineffective implementation” of the Armys sexual harassment and assault prevention program, has raised additional congressional concerns. Bills introduced the 116th and 117th Congress would require certain changes to the military justice system with respect to sexual harassment and assault. One proposed change applies to military commanders statutory authority, under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ; Chapter 47, Title 10 United States Code), to dispose of certain sex-related cases. Members of Congress, victim advocacy groups, DOD officials, legal s