Court of Appeal upholds Ross O’Shea’s dismissal from Defence Forces

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Ross O’Shea has failed in his appeal against dismissal from the Defence Forces. The Court of Appeal upheld the decision, finding that the military judge had given detailed reasons for concluding dismissal was required.

O’Shea was convicted by a court martial of sexually assaulting a female non-commissioned officer and assaulting her by causing her to apprehend unwelcome physical contact. The Court of Appeal said the military context and the lasting psychological impact on both victims were relevant to the seriousness of the offences.