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UK Law Reference
All sections of Armed Forces Act 2021
2021 c. 35, s.18

Section 18 — Rehabilitation periods: England and Wales

Extent: E+W

This version in force from 2022-05-01

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Amendments made after 2026-08-24 may not be reflected — always check the official text .

In section 5 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (rehabilitation periods for particular sentences), in the Table in subsection (2)(b), after the fifth entry insert— A severe reprimand or reprimand under the Armed Forces Act 2006 The end of the period of 12 months beginning with the date of the conviction in respect of which the sentence is imposed The end of the period of 6 months beginning with the date of the conviction in respect of which the sentence is imposed .