# The Armed Forces Commissioner (Service Complaints Investigations) Regulations 2026, Regulation 6: Notice of wish to withdraw application

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) The complainant may notify the Commissioner in writing that they wish to withdraw their application at any time before the completion by the Commissioner of the investigation in relation to that application.
(2) After receipt of a notification under paragraph (1), the Commissioner must—
(a) send a copy of the notification to the Defence Council; and
(b) decide, having regard to that notification, whether to begin, continue or discontinue the investigation.
(3) The Commissioner must notify the complainant and the Defence Council of their decision under paragraph (2)(b), giving reasons for the decision.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/24/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-commissioner-service-complaints-investigations-regulations-2026/regulation-6
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