Publisher's Synopsis
This is a comprehensive guide to both the substantive and procedural aspects of military law. It is the first book to cover this subject and is an indispensable tool for military and civilian practitioners in the areas of civil proceedings and offences against military law. Military Law in Ireland is designed primarily for civilian and military practitioners and for advisors on defence. The areas covered include: * Compensation claims * Pension claims * Grievance procedures * Relationships between members of the Defence Forces and the State * All the caselaw of the Courts-Martial Appeal Court * Description of the international bodies with which the Defence Forces serve and their obligations under international law * International humanitarian law obligations