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Armed Forces Act 1986

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1Continuance of Services Acts

(1)The 1955 Acts and the 1957 Act shall, instead of expiring on 31st August 1986, continue in force until 31st August 1987, and shall then expire unless continued in force in accordance with the following provisions of this section.

(2)Subject to subsection (3) below, Her Majesty may from time to time by Order in Council provide for the 1955 Acts and the 1957 Act to continue in force for a period not exceeding twelve months beyond the day on which they would otherwise expire.

(3)No Order in Council shall be made under subsection (2) above so as to continue the 1955 Acts and the 1957 Act beyond the end of the year 1991.

(4)No recommendation shall be made to Her Majesty in Council to make an Order under subsection (2) above unless a draft thereof has been laid before Parliament and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

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