I repeat the point I made above - there was nothing unlawful about the summary justice awarded to Bale by his CO. Such justice is enabled by Act of Parliament (AFA 2006). If, however, he has grounds to appeal, why hasn't he? (failure to follow procedure, new evidence coming to light etc).
I don't think anyone is saying it was
unlawful but to equate this type of
justice with a civilian court or a military court martial for the purpose of denying Bale's request is unfair. Letter of the law it may be but not the spirit (my opinion only). Less chapter and verse please and a touch more humanity.