The number of sexual assaults deemed "unfounded" by military police has declined dramatically, according to a new report by the Department of National Defence. The statistics were released Friday as part of the Canadian Armed Forces' effort to stamp out assault and inappropriate behaviour within the ranks. The report says a review of case complaints filed between 2010 and 2015 shows military police considered 28.8 per cent of them to be unfounded. Officials said Friday the Canadian Forces Provost Martial has reopened and is reviewing those cases. In addition, the military plans to bring in independent, external reviewers to examine each case deemed unfounded to ensure they've been handled properly and the alleged victims are confident in the process.

Source: CBC News April 28, 2017 14:54 UTC