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Sat 12 Dec 2006Military justice system set for major overhaulThe disciplinary regime within the Defence Forces is to be radically overhauled and made more independent in order to bring it into line with international human rights practices. Conor Lallyreports.Under new measures announced last night by the Minister for Defence, Willie O'Dea, a new independent military judge and a director of prosecutions are to be appointed.