Do police have jurisdiction on military bases UK?

If a soldier breaks military law the case is investigated by the military police, with civil police having no jurisdiction over the case. Soldiers can be fined or sentenced to imprisonment in a military jail for breaking military law.

What happens if you are in the military and get arrested?

The military does not take to crime. If you are sentenced to 30 days or more in jail, but not more than a year, you may find yourself bumped down a pay grade. You can also be denied future promotions based on your criminal history and activity.

Are military police armed UK?

Non-commissioned members of the RMP receive their basic training as soldiers at the Army Training Centre in Pirbright….

Royal Military Police
Active	28 November 1946–present
Country	United Kingdom
Branch	British Army
Role	Military Police

Can military officers be arrested?

Soldiers and officers suspected of committing offenses may be arrested by military personnel of superior rank. An officer may be arrested by another officer of superior rank, while soldiers may be arrested by any officer, warrant officer, or non-commissioned officer.

What do military police do UK?

They investigate crimes ranging from thefts to assaults, conduct arrests, searches and basic crime scenes. There are opportunities to specialise in fields such as Special Investigations (the military equivalent of the CID), Close Protection, Covert Operations and Intelligence.

Can an army officer be arrested by police?

The state police have the authority to arrest an army officer without any permission only if he is indulged in heinous crimes like rape, murder, Kidnapping, abduction, etc. In all other cases, the state police are not allowed to arrest an army officer directly.