Armed Forces Act 2016

What the bill does

A Bill to continue the Armed Forces Act 2006; to make provision about service discipline; to make provision about war pensions committees established under section 25 of the Social Security Act 1989; to make provision about Ministry of Defence fire-fighters; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What Royal Assent means, and what happens next

The bill has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Its provisions come into force on the date the Act specifies, which may be immediately, on a set date, or when a minister makes a commencement order.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at Royal Assent

Questions about the Armed Forces Act 2016

What stage is the Armed Forces Act 2016 at?

The Armed Forces Act 2016 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Has the Armed Forces Act 2016 become law?

Yes. The Armed Forces Act 2016 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Who sponsored the Armed Forces Act 2016?

The Armed Forces Act 2016 was sponsored by Michael Fallon.

When was the Armed Forces Act 2016 introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 16 September 2015, at first reading.

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