# The Armed Forces Commissioner (Family Definition, and Consequential and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 373(3) of the Armed Forces Act 2006 and section 42(2) of the Employment Relations Act 1999, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
DEFENCE
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Coming into force 1st April 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 340A(4), 340IA(4), 340N(4) and 373(5) of the Armed Forces Act 2006 and section 19(1) and 19(3)(h) of the Employment Relations Act 1999.
In accordance with section 373(3) of the Armed Forces Act 2006 and section 42(2) of the Employment Relations Act 1999, a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348278460/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-armed-forces-commissioner-family-definition-and-consequential-and-transitional-provision-etc-regulations-2026/introduction
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