This publication offers a comprehensive analysis of military justice systems, focusing on their principles, institutions, and the crucial role of parliamentary oversight in Euro-Atlantic countries. It is particularly relevant for policymakers, military professionals, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the functioning and reform of military justice systems.

It examines the principles underpinning military justice, such as independence, accountability, and transparency, which are essential for maintaining a fair and effective system.

It also discusses the institutions that make up military justice, including military courts, policing, and prosecution, while addressing the growing trend of civilianization—where civilian legal standards increasingly influence military justice. Another significant aspect covered is the role of parliamentary oversight, which ensures that military justice systems remain accountable and transparent. 

Parliamentary oversight is central to public confidence in the administration of military justice and, of course, to civilian control of the armed forces.