# The United Kingdom Forces (Jurisdiction of Colonial Courts) Order 1965, Note: Explanatory note


This Order makes provision withdrawing the jurisdiction of the civil courts of certain colonial territories to try members of Her Majesty's forces, or of a civilian component of those forces, for offences against the law of the territory committed whilst on duty and for certain offences committed whilst off duty.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1965/1203/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/united-kingdom-forces-jurisdiction-of-colonial-courts-order-1965/note
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