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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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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Information Commissioner's Office National Cyber Security Centre Ofgem Regulatory Policy Committee Context · primary home: Civil Aviation Bill linked direct

King's Speech 2026: Cyber Security and Resilience Bill

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 legislative programme document explicitly listing Armed Forces Bill as a priority bill with MoD as lead department

The King's Speech 2026 cyber bill to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber threats, update resilience duties, and protect essential and digital services.

Archived: codex: kings-speech cross-bill cleanup · 14 May 2026

13 May 2026 | Policy paper Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Context · primary home: Railways and Passenger Benefi… linked direct

King's Speech 2026: background briefing notes

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes - essential source document defining the legislative agenda including the Armed Forces Bill and its scope

Read the briefing notes on the announcements made in the 2026 King’s Speech.

13 May 2026 | Policy paper Defence Committee Ministry of Defence linked commitment

King's Speech announces Armed Forces Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Armed Forces Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

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.

10 Feb 2026 | Policy paper Ministry of Defence linked direct

Ministry of Defence Votes A: 2026 to 2027

Why linked: MoD Votes A 2026-27 — directly referenced by Lib Dem NC5 which would require an Armed Forces Retention Strategy to be laid alongside the annual Votes A paper.

MOD Votes A seeking parliamentary authority for the maximum numbers of personnel to be maintained for service with the UK Armed Forces.

16 Dec 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Defence linked direct

Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2025

Why linked: Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2025 — statutory s.343A baseline for Clause 2.

Sets out major achievements of the Armed Forces Covenant and highlights remaining challenges and new commitments.

18 Dec 2024 | Policy paper Ministry of Defence linked direct

Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2024

Why linked: Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2024 (gov.uk policy paper) – official annual statement on Covenant performance and commitments prior to Bill introduction

Sets out major achievements of the Armed Forces Covenant and highlights remaining challenges and new commitments.

7 Dec 2020 | Policy paper Ministry of Defence evidence

Service Justice System review

Why linked: Filled the "Service justice reform consultation responses and impact assessments" gap via web research

In 2017, the Ministry of Defence commissioned a review of the Service Justice System in preparation for the next Armed Forces Bill.