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The King's Speech 2026 defence bill to renew and reform the service justice framework and place the Armed Forces Covenant on a statutory footing.

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2026

55 events
6 Jul 2026 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Second Reading 16:05:00 Moved by Lord Coaker: That the Bill be now read a second time. Scottish legislative consent granted, Northern Ireland and Welsh legislative consent sought . The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Coaker) (Lab): My Lords. …

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6 Jul 2026 | Lords stages Ministry of Defence linked

Lords stages

A Bill to continue the Armed Forces Act 2006; to amend that Act and other enactments relating to the armed forces; to make provision about the reserve forces; to make provision about visiting forces; Originated in the Commons.

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22 Jun 2026 | Third reading Ministry of Defence linked

Third reading

A Bill to continue the Armed Forces Act 2006; to amend that Act and other enactments relating to the armed forces; to make provision about the reserve forces; to make provision about visiting forces;

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22 Jun 2026 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Committee New Clause 1 Visiting forces: ICC arrest warrants and war crimes “(1) The Secretary of State must not issue an authorisation permitting members of a visiting force to enter or remain in …

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22 Jun 2026 | Report stage Ministry of Defence linked

Report stage

A Bill to continue the Armed Forces Act 2006; to amend that Act and other enactments relating to the armed forces; to make provision about the reserve forces; to make provision about visiting forces;

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2 Jun 2026 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Bill, not amended in the Select Committee, c onsidered in Committee [Relevant documents: First special report of the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill of Session 2024-26, Armed Forces Bill 2026, HC 1712, and the Government response, Session 2026-27, …

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22 Apr 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Ministry of Defence Police (Vetting) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Ministry of Defence Police (Vetting) Regulations 2026 — operationalises the MDP framework named in thread scope.

These Regulations make provision for the vetting of Ministry of Defence Police (“MDP”) officers. They require every MDP officer to hold and maintain vetting clearance. They also establish a procedure for withdrawing vetting clearance where there is evidence that an …

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16 Apr 2026 | Debate Ministry of Defence linked direct

Armed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)

Why linked: Armed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting) Public Bill Committee debate—substantive parliamentary committee debate directly on the bill text and amendments.

Public Bill Committees debate | Commons

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16 Apr 2026 | Committee sitting Public Bill Committees linked direct

Public Bill Committee: Armed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)

Why linked: Public Bill Committee 7th sitting transcript.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Clive Efford † Akehurst, Luke (North Durham) (Lab) Ballinger, Alex (Halesowen) (Lab) † Bool, Sarah (South Northamptonshire) (Con) † Campbell, Juliet (Broxtowe) (Lab) † Carns, Al (Minister for the Armed Forces) Cox, …

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16 Apr 2026 | Committee sitting Public Bill Committees linked direct

Public Bill Committee: Armed Forces Bill (Sixth sitting)

Why linked: Public Bill Committee 6th sitting transcript — direct record of Committee scrutiny.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Clive Efford † Akehurst, Luke (North Durham) (Lab) † Ballinger, Alex (Halesowen) (Lab) † Bool, Sarah (South Northamptonshire) (Con) † Campbell, Juliet (Broxtowe) (Lab) † Carns, Al (Minister for the Armed Forces) …

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14 Apr 2026 | Committee sitting Public Bill Committees linked direct

Public Bill Committee: Armed Forces Bill (Fifth sitting)

Why linked: Public Bill Committee 5th sitting transcript.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Clive Efford † Akehurst, Luke (North Durham) (Lab) † Ballinger, Alex (Halesowen) (Lab) Bool, Sarah (South Northamptonshire) (Con) † Campbell, Juliet (Broxtowe) (Lab) † Carns, Al (Minister for the Armed Forces) Cox, …

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14 Apr 2026 | Committee sitting Public Bill Committees linked direct

Public Bill Committee: Armed Forces Bill (Fourth sitting)

Why linked: Public Bill Committee 4th sitting transcript.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Clive Efford † Akehurst, Luke (North Durham) (Lab) † Ballinger, Alex (Halesowen) (Lab) † Bool, Sarah (South Northamptonshire) (Con) Campbell, Juliet (Broxtowe) (Lab) † Carns, Al (Minister for the Armed Forces) Cox, …

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26 Mar 2026 | Committee sitting Public Bill Committees linked direct

Public Bill Committee: Armed Forces Bill (Third sitting)

Why linked: Public Bill Committee 3rd sitting transcript.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Clive Efford Akehurst, Luke (North Durham) (Lab) † Ballinger, Alex (Halesowen) (Lab) † Bool, Sarah (South Northamptonshire) (Con) Campbell, Juliet (Broxtowe) (Lab) † Carns, Al (Minister for the Armed Forces) Cox, Pam …

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26 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Armed Forces Commissioner (Family Definition, and Consequential and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Armed Forces Commissioner (Family Definition) Regulations 2026 — operationalises the Commissioner regime alongside the Bill.

These Regulations make provision in connection with the Armed Forces Commissioner Act 2025 (c. 23) (“AFCA 25”). The AFCA 25 amended the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52) (“AFA 06”) to establish a new office of Armed Forces Commissioner. The …

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24 Mar 2026 | Committee sitting Public Bill Committees linked direct

Public Bill Committee: Armed Forces Bill (First sitting)

Why linked: Public Bill Committee 1st sitting transcript.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Clive Efford Akehurst, Luke (North Durham) (Lab) Ballinger, Alex (Halesowen) (Lab) † Bool, Sarah (South Northamptonshire) (Con) † Campbell, Juliet (Broxtowe) (Lab) † Carns, Al (Minister for the Armed Forces) † Cox, …

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24 Mar 2026 | Committee sitting Public Bill Committees linked direct

Public Bill Committee: Armed Forces Bill (Second sitting)

Why linked: Public Bill Committee 2nd sitting transcript.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Clive Efford Akehurst, Luke (North Durham) (Lab) Ballinger, Alex (Halesowen) (Lab) † Bool, Sarah (South Northamptonshire) (Con) † Campbell, Juliet (Broxtowe) (Lab) † Carns, Al (Minister for the Armed Forces) † Cox, …

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4 Mar 2026 | Committee stage Ministry of Defence linked

Select Committee stage

A Bill to continue the Armed Forces Act 2006; to amend that Act and other enactments relating to the armed forces; to make provision about the reserve forces; to make provision about visiting forces;

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2 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Royal Air Force Terms of Service (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: The Royal Air Force Terms of Service (Amendment) Regulations 2026—statutory instrument made under Armed Forces Act 2006 directly implementing service justice framework reform.

These Regulations are made under the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52) and amend the Royal Air Force Terms of Service Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/650).

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26 Jan 2026 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Second Reading [Relevant documents: Fourth Report of the Defence Committee, The Armed Forces Covenant, HC 572, and the Government response, HC 1034; o ral evidence taken before the Defence Committee on 18 March 2025, on Women in the Armed Forces …

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26 Jan 2026 | Second reading Ministry of Defence linked

Second reading

A Bill to continue the Armed Forces Act 2006; to amend that Act and other enactments relating to the armed forces; to make provision about the reserve forces; to make provision about visiting forces;

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15 Jan 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Armed Forces Commissioner (Service Complaints Investigations) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Armed Forces Commissioner (Service Complaints Investigations) Regulations 2026 — interlocks with Bill's service justice reforms.

The Armed Forces Commissioner Act 2025 (c. 23) (“AFCA 25”) amended the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52) (“AFA 06”) to introduce a new office of Armed Forces Commissioner. The Armed Forces Commissioner will also exercise the functions of the …

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15 Jan 2026 | Bill introduced Ministry of Defence linked

First reading

A Bill to continue the Armed Forces Act 2006; to amend that Act and other enactments relating to the armed forces; to make provision about the reserve forces; to make provision about visiting forces;

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2025

6 events
16 Oct 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2025

Why linked: Continuation Order 2025 (SI 2025/1096) — sets the hard 14 December 2026 sunset that the Bill must beat.

Section 382 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”) provides that the 2006 Act will expire at the end of one year beginning with the day on which the Armed Forces Act 2021 (“the 2021 Act”) was passed, …

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8 Apr 2025 | Debate linked direct

Armed Forces Covenant

Why linked: Armed Forces Covenant debate (April 2025, Commons Chamber) - recent substantive parliamentary debate on covenant, core to Bill scope

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

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3 Mar 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Armed Forces (Discharge and Transfer to the Reserve Forces) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Why linked: The Armed Forces (Discharge and Transfer to the Reserve Forces) (Amendment) Regulations 2025—statutory instrument under Armed Forces Act 2006 addressing reserve forces and discharge procedures within bill scope.

These Regulations are made under the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52) and amend the Armed Forces (Discharge and Transfer to the Reserve Forces) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 (“the 2009 Regulations”) (S.I. 2009/1091).

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2024

12 events
7 Nov 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2024

Why linked: The Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2024—statutory instrument continuing the 2006 Act, directly relevant to the statutory basis of the bill and ongoing legislative framework.

Section 382 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”) provides that the 2006 Act will expire at the end of one year beginning with the day on which the Armed Forces Act 2021 (“the 2021 Act”) was passed, …

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28 Oct 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Army and Royal Air Force (Terms of Service) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

Why linked: The Army and Royal Air Force (Terms of Service) (Amendment) Regulations 2024—statutory instrument under Armed Forces Act 2006 amending service terms relevant to service justice framework.

These Regulations are made under the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52) and amend the Army Terms of Service Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3382) (“the Army Regulations”) and the Royal Air Force Terms of Service Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/650) (“the Royal …

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28 Oct 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Court Martial Appeal Court (Amendment) Rules 2024

Why linked: The Court Martial Appeal Court (Amendment) Rules 2024—statutory instrument amending court martial appeal procedures, directly relevant to service justice system reform.

These Rules amend the Court Martial Appeal Court Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/2657) (the “CMAC Rules”), so that they apply to appeals against review of sentence under section 304D(8) or (9) (review of sentence following offer of assistance) or section 304E(7) …

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28 Oct 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Costs in the Court Martial Appeal Court (Amendment) Regulations 2024

Why linked: The Costs in the Court Martial Appeal Court (Amendment) Regulations 2024—statutory instrument amending court martial costs procedures, relevant to service justice framework.

These Regulations amend the Costs in the Court Martial Appeal Court Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1805) (the “2012 Regulations”) so that they apply to appeals against a review of sentence under section 304D or 304E of the Armed Forces Act 2006 …

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17 Oct 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment) Rules 2024

Why linked: The Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment) Rules 2024—statutory instrument amending court martial rules, directly relevant to service justice system reform.

These Rules amend the Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/2041). The Rules make provision in respect of sentence review proceedings for a service offence further to section 304D (review of sentence following offer of assistance) and section 304E …

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15 Oct 2024 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2024

Why linked: Delegated Legislation Committee on the draft Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2024 — the predecessor continuation order one cycle earlier.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Dame Siobhain McDonagh † Asser, James (West Ham and Beckton) (Lab) † Beales, Danny (Uxbridge and South Ruislip) (Lab) † Blake, Rachel (Cities of London and Westminster) (Lab/Co-op) † Carns, Al (Minister …

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13 May 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Armed Forces (Civilians Subject to Service Discipline) (Amendment) Order 2024

Why linked: The Armed Forces (Civilians Subject to Service Discipline) (Amendment) Order 2024—statutory instrument under Armed Forces Act 2006 relevant to service justice discipline scope.

Under the Armed Forces Act 2006 (“the Act”) certain persons may, for the purposes of the Act, be “civilians subject to service discipline”. Whether a person is a civilian subject to service discipline depends in some cases partly on whether …

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13 May 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Armed Forces (Appeals Against Review of Sentence) Regulations 2024

Why linked: The Armed Forces (Appeals Against Review of Sentence) Regulations 2024—statutory instrument establishing appeals procedures for sentence review, core to service justice framework reform.

These Regulations make provision for procedures to be followed before the Court Martial Appeal Court in the case of appeals against review of sentence under sections 304D (review of sentence following offer of assistance) and 304E (review of sentence following …

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8 May 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Ministry of Defence Police (Conduct, Performance and Appeals Tribunals) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

Why linked: Ministry of Defence Police Conduct and Appeals Tribunals Amendment Regulations 2024 - statutory instrument concerning service justice framework and MoD Police disciplinary procedures, relevant to service justice system reform

These Regulations amend the Ministry of Defence Police Conduct Regulations and the modifications to those Regulations set out in Schedules 1 and 2 to the Ministry of Defence Police (Conduct, Performance and Appeals Tribunals) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1087) (“the 2020 …

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2023

2 events
13 Jun 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Service Police (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2023

Why linked: The Service Police (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2023—statutory framework for Service Police Complaints Commissioner, directly relevant to oversight of service justice system.

These Regulations provide the statutory framework and detailed rules in accordance with which the Service Police Complaints Commissioner (“the Commissioner”), established under section 365BA of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”), has oversight of service police conduct and …

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1 Mar 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Armed Forces (Driving Disqualification Orders) Regulations 2023

Why linked: The Armed Forces (Driving Disqualification Orders) Regulations 2023—statutory instrument under Armed Forces Act 2006 extending court martial sentencing powers, relevant to service justice reform.

Section 15 of the Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35) amended the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52) so as to extend the punishments available to the Court Martial and Service Civilian Court (“the service courts”) to enable those courts …

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2022

2 events
11 Nov 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Armed Forces (Covenant) Regulations 2022

Why linked: Armed Forces (Covenant) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/1135) — the operationalising SI that brought the Covenant Legal Duty into force; the predecessor instrument the Bill's expanded Duty builds on.

These Regulations make provision under Part 16A of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (“the Act”) in relation to the armed forces covenant.

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20 Jul 2022 | Statutory Instrument Defence Committee Ministry of Defence evidence

The Armed Forces (Covenant) Regulations 2022

Why linked: Filled the "Armed Forces Covenant implementation guidance and statutory duty framework" gap via web research

The statutory instrument that formally brought the Armed Forces Covenant Duty statutory guidance into force and defined 'relevant family members' for the purposes of the Legal Duty. It operationalises the duty framework created by the Armed Forces Act 2021 by …

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2021

34 events
14 Dec 2021 | Debate Ministry of Defence linked direct

Armed Forces Bill

Why linked: Armed Forces Bill 2021 Lords Chamber debate—previous iteration of Armed Forces Bill legislation showing legislative history and prior covenant implementation debate.

Lords Chamber debate | Lords

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14 Dec 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Commons Reasons 15:19:00 Motion A Moved by Baroness Goldie: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 1B, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 1C. 1C : Because a presumption in favour of the offences in …

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13 Dec 2021 | Debate Ministry of Defence linked direct

Armed Forces Bill

Why linked: Armed Forces Bill 2021 Commons Chamber debate—previous iteration showing legislative history.

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

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13 Dec 2021 | Debate Ministry of Defence linked direct

Armed Forces Bill

Why linked: Armed Forces Bill 2021 Lords Chamber debate—previous iteration showing legislative history.

Lords Chamber debate | Lords

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13 Dec 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

[Relevant Documents: Special Report of the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill, Session 2019-21, “ The Armed Forces Bill ” , HC 1281, and the Government Response, Statement of 22 June, Official Report, HCWS109; Second Report of the Defence …

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8 Dec 2021 | Debate Ministry of Defence linked direct

Armed Forces Bill

Why linked: Armed Forces Bill 2021 Lords Chamber debate—previous iteration showing legislative history.

Lords Chamber debate | Lords

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8 Dec 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Commons Reasons 16:00:00 Motion A Moved by Baroness Goldie: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 1, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 1A. 1A : Because a presumption in favour of the offences in …

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6 Dec 2021 | Debate Ministry of Defence linked direct

Armed Forces Bill

Why linked: Armed Forces Bill 2021 Commons Chamber debate—previous iteration showing legislative history.

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

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6 Dec 2021 | Debate Ministry of Defence linked direct

Armed Forces Bill

Why linked: Armed Forces Bill 2021 Lords Chamber debate—previous iteration showing legislative history.

Lords Chamber debate | Lords

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6 Dec 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with reasons and amendments. House adjourned at 11.03 pm.

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6 Dec 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Consideration of Lords amendments Clause 7 Concurrent jurisdiction 19:39:00 The Minister for Defence People and Veterans (Leo Docherty): I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 1. Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans): With this it will …

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29 Nov 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Third Reading 15:31:00 Motion Moved by Baroness Goldie: That the Bill do now pass. The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Baroness Goldie) (Con): My Lords, it has been a great pleasure to lead the Bill through this House. It …

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23 Nov 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Report 15:25:00 Clause 3: Nomination of Circuit judge to sit as judge advocate Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 3, page 2, line 6, after “judge” insert “licensed by the Lord Chief Justice to try murder, manslaughter and rape offences” …

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17 Nov 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Order of Consideration Motion 15:42:00 Moved by Baroness Goldie: That the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order: Clauses 1 and 2, Schedule 1, Clauses 3 to 9, Schedule 2, Clause 10, Schedule 3, …

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8 Nov 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Committee (3rd Day) 15:45:00 Amendment 51 Moved by 51: After Clause 18, insert the following new Clause— “Armed Forces Federation (1) The Armed Forces Act 2006 is amended as follows.(2) After section 333, insert—“333A Armed Forces Federation(1) There shall be …

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2 Nov 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Committee (2nd Day) 15:45:00 Clause 10 agreed. Schedule 3 agreed. Clause 11: Service police: complaints, misconduct etc Amendment 38 Moved by 38: Clause 11, page 22, line 33, leave out “and service police forces,” and insert “, service police forces …

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27 Oct 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Committee (1st Day) 16:15:00 The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Watkins of Tavistock) (CB): My Lords, Members are encouraged to leave some distance between themselves and others and to wear a face covering when not speaking. If there is a …

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20 Oct 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Order of Consideration Motion 16:02:00 Moved by The Earl of Courtown: That it be an instruction to the Grand Committee to which the Armed Forces Bill has been committed that they consider the bill in the following order: Clauses 1 …

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7 Sep 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Second Reading 15:17:00 Moved by Baroness Goldie: That the Bill be now read a second time. The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Baroness Goldie) (Con): My Lords, it is a privilege to be speaking to the Armed Forces Bill …

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14 Jul 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

First Reading A Bill to continue the Armed Forces Act 2006; to amend that Act and other enactments relating to the armed forces; to make provision about service in the reserve forces; to make provision about pardons for certain abolished …

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13 Jul 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

[Relevant document: Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill, Special Report of Session 2019-21: The Armed Forces Bill, HC 1281.] Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee New Clause 1 Duty of care to service personnel ‘(1) …

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23 Jun 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

[Relevant document: Special Report of the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill of Session 2019-21, The Armed Forces Bill, HC 1281. ] Considered in Committee . Not amended in Select Committee. [Dame Eleanor Laing in the Chair ] 14:21:00 …

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22 Apr 2021 | Debate Ministry of Defence linked direct

Special Report

Why linked: Commons Special Report on Armed Forces Bill 2019-21 - parliamentary scrutiny report

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

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1 Mar 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

Ordered, That Dr Andrew Murrison be discharged from the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill and Sarah Dines be added. —(Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)

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8 Feb 2021 | Bill stage Ministry of Defence linked

Armed Forces Bill

[Relevant documents: Oral evidence taken before the Defence Committee on 13 October 2020, on the work of the Service Complaints Ombudsman, HC 881; Oral evidence taken before the Defence Committee on 1 December 2020 and Third Report of the Defence …

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2019

1 event

2016

7 events
11 May 2016 | Ministerial letter Ministry of Defence linked direct

Armed Forces Act 2016 — Will write letters: Letter dated 07/04/2016 from Earl Howe to Lord Craig of Radley regarding legislation concerning discipline and behaviour of Armed Forces following debates on the Armed Forces Bill.

Why linked: Will-write letter from Earl Howe to Lord Craig of Radley on the 2016 Armed Forces Act — historical precedent for how the quinquennial Bill cycle handles Lords commitments.

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11 May 2016 | Debate linked direct

Armed Forces Bill

Why linked: Armed Forces Bill consideration of Lords amendments 2016 - legislative process record

Consideration of Lords amendments Madam Deputy Speaker (Mrs Eleanor Laing): I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that financial privilege is engaged by Lords amendments 1 and 2. If the House agrees them, Mr Speaker will ensure that …

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20 Apr 2016 | Ministerial letter Ministry of Defence linked direct

Armed Forces Act 2016 — Will write letters: Letter dated 20/04/2016 from Earl Howe to Lord Judd regarding the Armed Forces Bill and recruitment and training of under-18s

Why linked: Will-write letter from Earl Howe to Lord Judd on the 2016 Bill and recruitment — historical precedent on recruitment and retention, the topic of the current Lib Dem NC4/NC5 amendments.

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3 Mar 2016 | Debate linked direct

Armed Forces Bill

Why linked: Armed Forces Bill Committee debate 2016 - parliamentary scrutiny record

Committee (2nd day) 14:00:00 The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Henig) (Lab): My Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume …

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2014

2 events

2013

4 events
29 Oct 2013 | Committee sitting House of Commons Library linked direct

Defence Reform Bill: Public Bill Committee Stage

Why linked: Standard Note on Defence Reform Bill Public Bill Committee Stage - detailed legislative scrutiny

Type: Standard Note (SN06732) This note looks at the discussion and amendments to the Bill made during the Public Bill Committee stage, and the wider debate on the Bill’s proposals, in particular the establishment of a Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) model …

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2011

7 events
26 Oct 2011 | Debate linked direct

Armed Forces Bill

Why linked: Armed Forces Bill Lords amendment negotiation 2011 - inter-chamber legislative record

Commons Reason and Amendment in Lieu 22:22:00 Motion A Moved by Lord Astor of Hever: That the House do not insist on its Amendment 6 to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 6A. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, …

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19 Oct 2011 | Debate linked direct

Armed Forces Bill (Programme) (No. 3)

Why linked: Armed Forces Bill Programme motion 2011 - procedural but demonstrates bill progression

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Armed Forces Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Orders of 10 January and 14 June 2011 (Armed Forces Bill (Programme) and …

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10 Oct 2011 | Debate linked direct

Armed Forces Bill

Why linked: Armed Forces Bill Third Reading debate 2011 - parliamentary scrutiny record

Third Reading 15:08:00 Baroness Anelay of St Johns: My Lords, I invite noble Lords to leave the Chamber as quietly and quickly as possible so that we may hear from the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Craig of Radley. Amendment …

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4 Oct 2011 | Debate linked direct

Armed Forces Bill

Why linked: Armed Forces Bill Report stage debate 2011 including Armed Forces Covenant amendment discussion

Report 15:06:00 Clause 2 : Armed forces covenant report Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 2, page 2, line 3, leave out from “section” to “Armed” in line 4 and insert “340 of AFA 2006 insert— “PART 14AArmed Forces Covenant340A” …

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8 Sep 2011 | Debate linked direct

Armed Forces Bill

Why linked: Armed Forces Bill Committee debate on medals clause 2011 - specific legislative amendment record

Committee (2nd Day) 14:00:00 Amendment 25 Moved by 25: After Clause 23, insert the following new Clause— “Committee on the Grant of Medals to Service Members After section 359 of AFA 2006 insert— “359B Committee on the Grant of Medals …

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14 Jun 2011 | Debate linked direct

Armed Forces Bill

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on Armed Forces Bill Committee stage 2011, detailed scrutiny of reserve forces and service justice provisions

Considered in Committee [Mr Roger Gale in the Chair ] New Clause 12 Call out of reserve forces ‘In section 56 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 (call out for certain operations), after subsection (1) insert— “(1A) Where— (a) work …

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10 Jan 2011 | Debate linked direct

Armed Forces Bill

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on Armed Forces Bill Second Reading 2011, substantive scrutiny of service justice and military law framework

Second Reading 16:47:00 The Secretary of State for Defence (Dr Liam Fox): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I take this opportunity to wish Members on both sides of the House a very …

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