Summary
Created a single system of service law for all three armed services. Defines service offences, establishes the Court Martial and Service Civilian Court, and governs service discipline and complaints.
Key Points
- Single system of service law for Army, Navy, and RAF
- Court Martial jurisdiction for serious offences
- Service complaints system with Ombudsman oversight
- Both criminal offences and purely disciplinary offences
Parts & Sections
Amendments History
2021 — Armed Forces Act 2021
Extended court martial jurisdiction and created the Service Police Complaints Commissioner.