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.
Committee (2nd Day) 16:19:00 Scottish l egislative c onsent granted, Northern Ireland and Welsh l egislative c onsent sought . Relevant document: 7th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Amendment 38 Moved by 38: After Clause 36, insert the …
Committee (2nd Day) (Continued) 20:35:00 Amendment 48 Moved by 48: Schedule 6, page 134, line 22, leave out paragraph 4 Member's explanatory statement This amendment would ensure non executive board members remain unpaid and therefore genuinely committed to the reserves …
Committee (1st Day) 15:51:00 Scottish l egislative c onsent granted, Northern Ireland and Welsh l egislative c onsent sought . Relevant document: 7th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Clause 1: Duration of Armed Forces Act 2006 Clause 1 …
Committee (1st Day) (Continued) 20:12:00 Schedule 3: Protection from domestic abuse and stalking Amendment 21 Moved by 21: Schedule 3, page 98, line 40, at end insert— “Part 1AService Stalking Protection Notices1A In Part 3 of AFA 2006 (power of …
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. …
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.
First Reading 15:21:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
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;
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 …
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;
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, …
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 …
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
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, …
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) …
Why linked: Armed Forces Bill (Fourth sitting) Public Bill Committee debate—substantive parliamentary committee debate.
Public Bill Committees debate | Commons
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, …
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, …
Why linked: Armed Forces Bill (Third sitting) Public Bill Committee debate—substantive parliamentary committee debate.
Public Bill Committees debate | Commons
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 …
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 …
Why linked: Armed Forces Bill (Second sitting) Public Bill Committee debate—substantive parliamentary committee debate.
Public Bill Committees debate | Commons
Why linked: Armed Forces Bill (First sitting) Public Bill Committee debate—substantive parliamentary committee debate.
Public Bill Committees debate | Commons
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, …
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, …
Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Protection of Military Remains Act 1986
This Order designates vessels and controlled sites for protection under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (“the Act”).
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;
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).
Why linked: Cited by workspace synthesis
Commons Chamber debate | Commons
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 …
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;
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 …
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;
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, …
Why linked: Lords Chamber debate on the Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2025.
Lords Chamber debate | Lords
Why linked: Lords Grand Committee debate on the Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2025 — directly relevant to the renewal context.
Grand Committee debate | Lords
Why linked: Armed Forces Covenant debate (April 2025, Commons Chamber) - recent substantive parliamentary debate on covenant, core to Bill scope
Commons Chamber debate | Commons
Why linked: Oral question of 24 March 2025 on encouraging organisations to sign the Covenant — Commons floor scrutiny on Covenant Duty.
What steps his Department is taking to encourage more organisations to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. oral_question | Commons | Member: Andrew Pakes (Labour)
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).
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, …
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 …
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) …
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 …
Why linked: Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2024 Lords debate—parliamentary scrutiny of the continuation order relevant to understanding the statutory basis the bill is renewing.
Lords Chamber debate | Lords
Why linked: Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2024 Grand Committee debate—parliamentary scrutiny relevant to statutory basis framework.
Grand Committee debate | Lords
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 …
Why linked: Commons general debate on the draft Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2024.
General Committees debate | Commons
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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
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 …
Why linked: Armed Forces Bill 2021 Commons Chamber debate—previous iteration showing legislative history.
Commons Chamber debate | Commons
Why linked: Armed Forces Bill 2021 Lords Chamber debate—previous iteration showing legislative history.
Lords Chamber debate | Lords
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with reasons. House adjourned at 11.07 pm.
[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 …
Why linked: Armed Forces Bill 2021 Lords Chamber debate—previous iteration showing legislative history.
Lords Chamber debate | Lords
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 …
Why linked: Armed Forces Bill 2021 Commons Chamber debate—previous iteration showing legislative history.
Commons Chamber debate | Commons
Why linked: Armed Forces Bill 2021 Lords Chamber debate—previous iteration showing legislative history.
Lords Chamber debate | Lords
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with reasons and amendments. House adjourned at 11.03 pm.
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 …
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 …
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” …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Why linked: Armed Forces Bill Lords Chamber debate 2021 - parliamentary scrutiny
Lords Chamber debate | Lords
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 …
Why linked: Armed Forces Bill Lords Chamber debate 2021 - parliamentary scrutiny
Lords Chamber debate | Lords
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 …
Why linked: Commons Chamber debate on Armed Forces Bill (2021-07-13)
Commons Chamber debate | Commons
[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) …
Why linked: Commons Chamber debate on Armed Forces Bill (2021-06-23)
Commons Chamber debate | Commons
[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 …
Why linked: Commons Special Report on Armed Forces Bill 2019-21 - parliamentary scrutiny report
Commons Chamber debate | Commons
Why linked: Public Bill Committee debate second sitting on Armed Forces Bill (2021-03-31)
Public Bill Committees debate | Commons
Why linked: Public Bill Committee debate first sitting on Armed Forces Bill (2021-03-25)
Public Bill Committees debate | Commons
Why linked: Commons Chamber debate on Armed Forces Bill (2021-03-01)
Commons Chamber debate | Commons
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.)
Why linked: Commons Chamber debate on Armed Forces Bill (2021-02-08)
Commons Chamber debate | Commons
[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 …
Why linked: 2019 parliamentary debate on Armed Forces Covenant (Duty of Public Authorities) - directly relevant to the statutory embedding of the Covenant, which is a core component of the Armed Forces Bill 2026
Commons Chamber debate | Commons
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.
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 …
Why linked: Armed Forces Bill Lords Chamber debate 2016 - parliamentary scrutiny
Lords Chamber debate | Lords
Why linked: Armed Forces Bill Lords Chamber debate 2016 - parliamentary scrutiny
Lords Chamber debate | Lords
Why linked: Armed Forces Bill Lords Chamber debate 2016 - parliamentary scrutiny
Lords Chamber debate | Lords
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.
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 …
Why linked: Defence Reform Act 2014 - enacted primary legislation implementing prior Armed Forces reform
Why linked: Defence Reform Act Bill 197 2013-14 with Lords amendments - legislative record
Why linked: Defence Reform Act HL Bill 60 2013-14 from Commons - Lords consideration version
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 …
Why linked: Defence Reform Act Bill 118 2013-14 as amended in Committee - legislative working document
Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Reserve Forces Act 1996
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, …
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 …
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 …
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” …
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 …
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 …
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 …