Reserve Forces Act 1996

The Reserve Forces Act 1996 (c 14) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that provides for the maintenance and composition of the reserve forces of the Crown.

The Reserve Forces Act 1996
Act of Parliament
Long titleAn Act to make provision with respect to the reserve forces of the Crown and persons liable to be recalled for permanent service; to amend the provisions of the Reserve Forces Act 1980 relating to the lieutenancies; to amend the law relating to the postponement of the discharge or transfer to the reserve of regular servicemen; and for connected purposes.
Citation1996 c 14
Territorial extent Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom. Isle of Man, subject to exceptions and modifications. Certain provisions in sections 51, 52 and 110, and in Part VII, are extended to the Channel Islands by sections 51(4), 52(9), 77(1) and 110(4).
Dates
Royal assent22 May 1996
Other legislation
Repeals/revokes
  • The Home Guard Act 1951
  • The Reserve Forces Act 1982
Status: Current legislation
Text of statute as originally enacted
Text of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
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