# The Armed Forces Act 1981 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1981

S.I. 1981/1503 · made 17 October 1981

This Order brings into operation on 1st November 1981 the provisions of section 6 of the Armed Forces Act 1981. These relate to the trial of persons ceasing to be subject to service law and the time limits for trials.

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## Introductory text

DEFENCE
Made 17th October 1981
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 29(1) of the Armed Forces Act 1981, hereby makes the following Order:—

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Armed Forces Act 1981 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1981.

## 2 

Section 6 of the Armed Forces Act 1981 shall come into operation on 1st November 1981.

## Signature

Peter Blaker
Minister of State for the Armed Forces
Ministry of Defence
17th October 1981

## Explanatory note

This Order brings into operation on 1st November 1981 the provisions of section 6 of the Armed Forces Act 1981. These relate to the trial of persons ceasing to be subject to service law and the time limits for trials.

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