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Part IU.K. Continuance of Services Acts

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Part IIU.K. Trial and Punishment of Offences

F22 Young service offenders: custodial orders. U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F2Ss. 2-8 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

F23 Power to stay further proceedings under one of the Services Acts with a view to other proceedings. U.K.

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F2Ss. 2-8 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

F24 Marines: forfeiture of service where desertion confessed.U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F2Ss. 2-8 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

F25 Power on reveiw or confirmation to annul the taking into consideration of other offences. U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F2Ss. 2-8 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

F26 Trial of persons ceasing to be subject to service law and time limits for trials.U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F2Ss. 2-8 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

F27 Extent of accused’s right to copy of record of court-martial proceedings. U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F2Ss. 2-8 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

F28 Right of penalised parent or guardian to copy of record of court-martial proceedings. U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F2Ss. 2-8 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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F410 Amendments relating to trial and punishment of civilians under the Services Acts. U.K.

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F4S. 10 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

F511 Minor amendments and repeals relating to procedure and evidence. U.K.

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F5S. 11 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

12 Increase in fine for certain minor offences under the Reserve Forces Act 1980 M1. U.K.

In section 143(1) of the Reserve Forces Act 1980 (fine not exceeding £5 for member of Ulster Defence Regiment for failure to attend or comply with orders, etc.) for “£5” there shall be substituted “£50”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1The text of ss. 2, 3, 4(2), 5, 6(1)(2)(3)(c)(4)(5)(6), 7, 8, 10–12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20(3), 21–23, 24(2), 28(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

Part IIIU.K. Miscellaneous

New powers in relation to persons under incapacityU.K.

F613 Temporary removal to and detention for treatment in service hospitals abroad of servicemen and others suffering from mental disorder.U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F6S. 13 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F7S. 14 repealed and superseded (1.6.1996) by Armed Forces Act 1991 (c. 62, SIF 7:1), ss. 19(7), 26(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 1996/1173, art. 2, SCh.(with art. 3)

Amendments of the Naval Discipline Act 1957 as to offences and punishmentsU.K.

F815 Prize offence : minor amendment as to intent. U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F8Ss. 15-19 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

F816 Power on summary trial to award stoppages. U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F8Ss. 15-19 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

F817 Abolition of death penalty for spying in ships, etc. abroad.U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F8Ss. 15-19 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Amendments of the Services Acts relating to evidence and proceedings thereunderU.K.

F818

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Textual Amendments

F8Ss. 15-19 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

F819 Officers who can take affidavits and declarations abroad. U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F8Ss. 15-19 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

20 Women’s services: statutory assimilation and application thereto of certain enactments.U.K.

(1)Parts I and II of Schedule 3 to this Act shall have effect for the purpose of completing the assimilation for all purposes of the statute law of the women’s services administered by the Defence Council with the military, naval and air forces of the Crown in or with which their members serve.

(2)Part III of that Schedule shall have effect for the purpose of applying to the members of Queen Alexandra’s Royal Naval Nursing Service F9. . . provisions of the M2Armed Forces Act 1966 applicable to ratings in the Royal Navy relating to discharge from service and to false statements made on entry into service.

(3)The Reserve Forces Act 1980 M3 shall have effect, and be deemed always to have had effect, with the substitution, in section 156(3) (application of the Act to women as to men), for the words “so far as it relates to the military and air forces” of the words “except so much of it as relates to the Royal Fleet Reserve and Royal Marines Reserve”.

Textual Amendments

F9Words in s. 20(2) repealed (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 46, s. 35(2), Sch. 7 Pt. III; S.I. 1996/2474, art. 2, Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2The text of ss. 2, 3, 4(2), 5, 6(1)(2)(3)(c)(4)(5)(6), 7, 8, 10–12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20(3), 21–23, 24(2), 28(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

F1021 Clarification of the meaning in the Naval Discipline Act 1957 of “marine forces” and “naval reserve forces”. U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F10S. 21 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

22 Members of the armed forces are “employees” for the purposes of the Patents Act 1977. U.K.

(1)The Patents Act 1977 M4 shall have effect, and be deemed always to have had effect, with the following amendments (being amendments to secure that members of the armed forces are “employees” for the purposes of that Act).

(2)In section 42(4), at the end of the definition of “Crown employee”, there shall be added the words “or a person serving in the naval, military or air forces of the Crown.”.

(3)In section 130(1), at the end of the definition of “employee, there shall be added the words ,q>or a person who serves (or served) in the naval, military or air forces of thr Crown”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C3The text of ss. 2, 3, 4(2), 5, 6(1)(2)(3)(c)(4)(5)(6), 7, 8, 10–12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20(3), 21–23, 24(2), 28(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

F1123 Inquiries : persons affected who must be given a opportunity to be present and represented. U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F11S. 23 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

24 Abolition of the office of Accountant General of the Navy.U.K.

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(2)Accordingly the enactments specified in this subsection which refer to that office shall be amended as follows—

(a)in sections 6 and 8 of the Naval Agency and Disribution Act 1864 M5 (registration of certain instruments in the Accountant General’s Office) for the words “in the office of the Accountant General of the Navy” there shall be substituted the words “with the Secretary of State” ; and

(b)in section 47 of the Greenwich Hospital Act 1865 M6 (Accountant General to prepare for audit the accounts of the hospital’s property) for the words “The Accountant general of the Navy” there shall be substituted the words “The Secretary of State”.

Textual Amendments

F12S. 24(1) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 5 Group 1

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4The text of ss. 2, 3, 4(2), 5, 6(1)(2)(3)(c)(4)(5)(6), 7, 8, 10–12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20(3), 21–23, 24(2), 28(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

F1325 Naval prize cash balance not to include percentage deduction.U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F13S. 25 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

26 Payment of military pensions.U.K.

The M7Army Pensions Act 1914 (which requires pensions in respect of military service, whether payable under statute or the prerogative, to be paid in advance) shall cease to have effect except in relation to pensions which have been granted before the passing of this Act and which are, at the date of its passing, paid in advance in accordance with that Act.

Marginal Citations

F1427 Naval and marine pay and pensions: no further publication in London Gazette.U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F14S. 27 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Part IVU.K. General

28 Minor and consequential amendments and repeals.U.K.

(1)The enactments specified in Schedule 4 to this Act shall be amended in accordance with the provisions of that Schedule.

(2)The enactments specified in Schedule 5 to this Act (which include some spent enactments) are hereby repealed to the extent specified in the third column of that Schedule subject, in the case of the repeals included in Part I, to the saving at the end of that Part.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C5The text of ss. 2, 3, 4(2), 5, 6(1)(2)(3)(c)(4)(5)(6), 7, 8, 10–12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20(3), 21–23, 24(2), 28(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

29 Commencement.U.K.

(1)Subject to subsections (4) and (5) below, this Act shall come into force on such date as the Secretary of State may appoint by order made by statutory instrument.

(2)Different dates may be so appointed for different provisions or for different purposes.

(3)A provision brought into force by an order under subsection (1) above shall have effect subject to such supplementary provisions (which may include saving and transitional provisions) as may be specified in the order.

(4)The following provisions of this Act shall come into force on the day it is passed, namely, sections 1, 7, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28(2), this section, section 30 and Schedule 3.

(5)The repeals contained in Schedule 5 to this Act shall come into force in accordance with the provisions at the end of that Schedule.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C6Power of appointment conferred by s. 29(1) fully exercised: S.I. 1981/1503 and 1982/497

30 Short title.U.K.

This Act may be cited as the Armed Forces Act 1981.

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