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Commons Briefing paper by Claire Mills. It was first published on Friday, 17 December 2010. It was last updated on Friday, 17 December 2010.


Armed Forces Bill [Bill 122 of 2010-11]

The purpose of the Armed Forces Bill is to provide the legal basis for the Armed Forces and the system of military law which exists in the UK. It also offers an opportunity to make necessary amendments, such as those required by changes to civilian law in the UK or as a result of cases brought before the European Court of Human Rights. The Bill has also been used, on occasion, to introduce new measures relating to the Armed Forces that fall outside the Bill’s traditional remit.

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Type
Research briefing
Reference
RP10-85 
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Subjects
Complaints Disciplinary proceedings Discipline Alcoholic drinks Armed forces Army Courts martial Civilians Air force Drugs Misuse Military police Navy Sexual offences Testing NATO Prisoners of war
Legislation
Armed Forces Bill 2010-12
Published by
International Affairs and Defence Section
House of Commons Library
Link
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