# The Armed Forces (Service Complaints Ombudsman Investigations) Regulations 2015 (revoked)

S.I. 2015/1956 · made 3 December 2015 · revised to 1 April 2026

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PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-service-complaints-ombudsman-investigations-regulations-2015-revoked/pdf/uksi_20151956_en.pdf; UK Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-service-complaints-ombudsman-investigations-regulations-2015-revoked/pdf/uksiem_20151956_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Defence
Made 3rd December 2015
Laid before Parliament 7th December 2015
Coming into force 1st January 2016
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## 1 Citation and commencement

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## 2 Interpretation

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## 3 Provision of information in application to Ombudsman

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## 4 Time limits: applications to the Ombudsman

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## 5 Action following application or decision to investigate under section 340H(7)

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## 6 Notice of wish to withdraw application

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## 7 Requirements for information, documents and evidence

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## 8 Investigation procedure

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## 9 Reports of investigation: preparation and confidentiality

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## 10 Subsequent applications to the Ombudsman

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## Signature

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## Explanatory note

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1956 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-service-complaints-ombudsman-investigations-regulations-2015-revoked
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