Section 12 of the NDA authorizes the governor in council's creation of the Queen's Regulations and Orders (QR&Os).
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The United Kingdom's arrangements for justice in the armed forces dates back many centuries to the Articles of War.
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The Articles of War were superseded in 1951 by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
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Soldiers that violate military regulations may also receive penalties in form of Non-judicial punishment or in severe cases judicial punishments by a special type of court.
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In June 2006 the Associated Press distributed an article on pressure within the US military justice system to impose stiffer sentences on soldiers who kill outside of the context of battle—including re-introducing the death penalty.
The department has jurisdiction across the entire territory, except for areas covered by the port, airport and military bases, although the Guam Police Department does have authority over military dependents on base, due to the fact that civilians cannot be charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.