# The Armed Forces Act 1971 (Commencement) Order 1972, Article 1


The Armed Forces Act 1971 shall come into force on 1st July 1972.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/359/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-act-1971-commencement-order-1972/article-1
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