# The Armed Forces Act 1996 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


DEFENCE
Made 25th September 1996
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 36(2) and (5) of the Armed Forces Act 1996, hereby makes the following Order:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2474/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-act-1996-commencement-no-1-order-1996/introduction
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