Armed Forces Act 2006

Section 378

SCHEDULE 16 U.K. Minor and consequential amendments

Metropolitan Police Act 1860 (c. 135) U.K.

1 U.K. In section 2 of the Metropolitan Police Act 1860 (swearing of constables to act on military land etc), for “subject to naval or marine or military or air force discipline” substitute “ who are subject to service law, or are civilians subject to service discipline, within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

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I1 Sch. 16 para. 1 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I2 Sch. 16 para. 1 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions Act 1865 (c. 73) U.K.

2 U.K. In section 3 of the Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions Act 1865 (payment of naval and marine pay and pensions according to Order in Council) for the words from “pay” to “thereof” substitute “ pensions and grants ”.

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I3 Sch. 16 para. 2 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I4 Sch. 16 para. 2 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

3 U.K. In section 9 of that Act (Order in Council not to contain provision inconsistent with Naval Discipline Act), for the words from “pay” to the end substitute “ pensions contained in the Armed Forces Act 2006. ”

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I5 Sch. 16 para. 3 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I6 Sch. 16 para. 3 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Naval Pensions Act 1884 (c. 44) U.K.

4 U.K. In section 2 of the Naval Pensions Act 1884 (application of certain enactments to Greenwich Hospital pensions), for “or section 128G of the Naval Discipline Act 1957” substitute “ or section 356 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

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I7 Sch. 16 para. 4 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I8 Sch. 16 para. 4 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Foreign Marriage Act 1892 (c. 23) U.K.

5 U.K. In section 22 of the Foreign Marriage Act 1892 (marriages abroad by members of armed forces etc)—

(a) in subsection (1A)—

(i) in paragraph (a)(i) for the words from “employed” to the end substitute “ a relevant civilian who is employed in that territory; or ”;

(ii) in paragraph (b) for “so prescribed” substitute “ prescribed by Order in Council ”;

(b) after that subsection insert—

“(1AA) In subsection (1A)(a)(i) “relevant civilian” means a civilian subject to service discipline (within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006) of a description prescribed by Order in Council.”

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I9 Sch. 16 para. 5 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I10 Sch. 16 para. 5 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Regimental Debts Act 1893 (c. 5) U.K.

6 U.K. In the Regimental Debts Act 1893, for the words “military law”, in each place, substitute “ service law ”.

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I11 Sch. 16 para. 6 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I12 Sch. 16 para. 6 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

7 U.K. In section 23 of that Act (application of Act to deserters etc), omit the words “is sentenced to death or”.

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I13 Sch. 16 para. 7 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I14 Sch. 16 para. 7 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

8 U.K. In section 29 of that Act (definitions)—

(a) in the definition of “desert” for the words from “against paragraph (a)” to the end substitute “ under section 8 of the Armed Forces Act 2006; ”;

(b) for the words after that definition substitute—

““Subject to service law” has the same meaning as in the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

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I15 Sch. 16 para. 8 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I16 Sch. 16 para. 8 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

9 U.K. After that section insert—

“29A Application of Act to members of naval, marine or air forces

(1) Regulations may provide that any provision of this Act does not apply, or applies with prescribed modifications, in relation to a relevant person.

(2) In this section “relevant person” means a person subject to service law who is not a member of Her Majesty's military forces.”

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I17 Sch. 16 para. 9 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I18 Sch. 16 para. 9 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

10 U.K. In section 33 of that Act (short title) for “Regimental Debts Act 1893” substitute “ Debts (Deceased Servicemen etc) Act 1893 ”.

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I19 Sch. 16 para. 10 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I20 Sch. 16 para. 10 in force at 6.5.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 3(b)

Uniforms Act 1894 (c. 45) U.K.

11 U.K. In section 4 of the Uniforms Act 1894 (interpretation)—

(a) in the definition of “Her Majesty's Military Forces”, for “Army Act 1955” substitute “ Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(b) for the definition of “Her Majesty's Naval Forces” substitute—

““Her Majesty's Naval Forces” does not include any Commonwealth force.”

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I21 Sch. 16 para. 11 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I22 Sch. 16 para. 11 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Criminal Evidence Act 1898 (c. 36) U.K.

12 (1) Section 6 of the Criminal Evidence Act 1898 (application of Act) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) omit the words from “including” to the end.

(3) After that subsection insert—

“(1A) This Act applies in relation to service proceedings as it applies in relation to criminal proceedings before a court in England and Wales.

(1B) In this section “service proceedings” means proceedings before a court (other than a civilian court) in respect of a service offence; and “service offence” and “civilian court” here have the same meanings as in the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

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I23 Sch. 16 para. 12 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I24 Sch. 16 para. 12 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Air Force (Constitution) Act 1917 (c. 51) U.K.

13 U.K. In section 2(1) of the Air Force (Constitution) Act 1917 (government, discipline and pay of the Royal Air Force)—

(a) omit “, pay, allowances,”;

(b) after “Air Force”, in the second place where it occurs, insert “ (except pay and allowances) ”.

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I25 Sch. 16 para. 13 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I26 Sch. 16 para. 13 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Visiting Forces (British Commonwealth) Act 1933 (c. 6) U.K.

14 (1) Section 4 of the Visiting Forces (British Commonwealth) Act 1933 (attached personnel) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(ii), for the words from the beginning to “may” substitute “ may, with his consent, ”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) for the words before the proviso substitute—

“(3) While a member of another force is by virtue of this section attached temporarily to a home force—

(a) he is subject to service law for the purposes of the Armed Forces Act 2006 at all times at which he would be so subject if he were a member of that force; and

(b) he shall be treated as if he were a member of the home force of relative rank:”;

(b) in the proviso, for the words from “the Naval Discipline Act” to “as the case may be,” substitute “ the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I27 Sch. 16 para. 14 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I28 Sch. 16 para. 14 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Defence (Armed Forces) Regulations 1939 (S.I. 1939/1304) U.K.

15 U.K. In Regulation 6 of the Defence (Armed Forces) Regulations 1939—

(a) for “the Naval Discipline Act, military law or air-force law” substitute “ service law within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(b) omit the words from “within the meaning of” to the end;

and the text of the Regulation set out in Part C of Schedule 2 to the Emergency Laws (Repeal) Act 1959 (c. 19) is amended accordingly.

Commencement Information

I29 Sch. 16 para. 15 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I30 Sch. 16 para. 15 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1951 (c. 46) U.K.

16 U.K. In section 29 of the Courts-Martial (Appeal) Act 1951 (appointment of Judge Advocate General) for “His Majesty's regular, auxiliary and reserve land and air forces” substitute “ Her Majesty's regular and reserve naval, land and air forces ”.

Prison Act 1952 (c. 52) U.K.

17 U.K. In section 43 of the Prison Act 1952 (young offender institutions etc), after subsection (7) add—

“(8) The application of this Act to a person on whom a custodial sentence (within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006) has been passed in respect of a service offence (within the meaning of that Act) is not affected by the omission from subsection (1) of a reference to that sentence.”

Commencement Information

I31 Sch. 16 para. 17 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I32 Sch. 16 para. 17 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Visiting Forces Act 1952 (c. 67) U.K.

18 (1) Section 13 of the Visiting Forces Act 1952 (apprehension etc of deserters and absentees of visiting forces) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for the words from “sections one hundred and eighty-six” to “regular forces)” substitute “ sections 314 to 317 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (which relate to the apprehension and transfer to service custody of deserters and absentees without leave who are subject to service law) ”;

(b) for “from the regular forces” substitute “ who are subject to service law ”.

(3) In subsection (2) for the words from “the said sections” to “eighty-eight” substitute “ sections 314 and 315 of that Act ”.

(4) For subsection (3) substitute—

“(3) In sections 315 to 317 of that Act as applied by subsection (1) above—

(a) references to the transfer of a person to service custody are to be read as references to the handing over of that person to such authority of the country to which he belongs, at such place in the United Kingdom, as may be designated by the appropriate authority of that country;

(b) references to the taking of a person into service custody are to be read as references to the taking of a person into the custody of such authority of the country to which he belongs as may be designated by the appropriate authority of that country.”

Commencement Information

I33 Sch. 16 para. 18 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I34 Sch. 16 para. 18 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

19 U.K. In section 14 of that Act (evidence for purposes of section 13) for “Army Act 1955” substitute “ Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

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I35 Sch. 16 para. 19 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I36 Sch. 16 para. 19 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Army Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 18) U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Air Force Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 19) U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c. 53) U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 16 paras. 20-38 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Special Provisions) Act 1957 (c. 58) U.K.

39 (1) Section 1 of the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Special Provisions) Act 1957 (records of births, marriages and deaths among armed forces etc overseas) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) omit the words “, or among the families of”;

(b) for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) civilians subject to service discipline.”

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) for the words from “, or the family” to “of this section” substitute “ a civilian subject to service discipline ”;

(b) for “more particular description” substitute “ particular description of such civilians ”.

(4) For subsection (5) substitute—

“(6) In this section “civilian subject to service discipline” has the same meaning as in the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

Commencement Information

I37 Sch. 16 para. 39 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I38 Sch. 16 para. 39 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

40 U.K. In section 2(1) of that Act (records of births and deaths in HM ships and aircraft etc)—

(a) omit paragraphs (a) and (b);

(b) in paragraph (c) for “such an aircraft” substitute “ one of Her Majesty's aircraft (as defined by paragraph 1(4) of Schedule 15 to the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”.

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I39 Sch. 16 para. 40 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I40 Sch. 16 para. 40 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

41 U.K. In section 4 of that Act (validation of certain entries)—

(a) in subsection (1) for the words from “of any description” to “section one of this Act” substitute “ within subsection (1A) below ”;

(b) after that subsection insert—

“(1A) A person is within this subsection if—

(a) he serves Her Majesty in, or is otherwise employed in any capacity connected with, Her Majesty's naval, military or air forces; or

(b) he belongs to or is employed by any organisation concerned with the welfare of members of those forces.”

Commencement Information

I41 Sch. 16 para. 41 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I42 Sch. 16 para. 41 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

42 U.K. In section 5(1)(b) of that Act (registration of births of legitimated persons), for the words from “a person of” to the end substitute “ a civilian subject to service discipline (within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006), ”.

Commencement Information

I43 Sch. 16 para. 42 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I44 Sch. 16 para. 42 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51) U.K.

43 U.K. In Schedule 1 to the Public Records Act 1958 (definition of public records), in paragraph 4(1), after paragraph (f) insert—

“(fa) records of the Court Martial, the Summary Appeal Court or the Service Civilian Court;”.

Commencement Information

I45 Sch. 16 para. 43 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I46 Sch. 16 para. 43 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (c. 15) U.K.

44 U.K. In section 18 of the Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (jury to be summoned in certain cases), after subsection (3) add—

“(4) This section and section 39(3) of the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 (prison officers etc not to be jurors) shall apply where a death occurs on service custody premises within the meaning of section 300 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 as they apply where a death occurs in prison.”

Commencement Information

I47 Sch. 16 para. 44 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I48 Sch. 16 para. 44 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Administration of Justice Act 1960 (c. 65) U.K.

45 (1) Section 13 of the Administration of Justice Act 1960 (appeal in cases of contempt of court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(c) for “and from an order or decision of the Court of Criminal Appeal or the Courts-Martial Appeal Court” substitute “ and from an order or decision (except one made in Scotland or Northern Ireland) of the Court Martial Appeal Court ”.

(3) In subsection (5) after paragraph (c) insert—

“(d) to an order or decision (except one made in Scotland or Northern Ireland) of the Court Martial, the Summary Appeal Court or the Service Civilian Court under section 309 of the Armed Forces Act 2006,”.

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I49 Sch. 16 para. 45 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I50 Sch. 16 para. 45 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Criminal Justice Act 1961 (c. 39) U.K.

46 U.K. In section 22 of the Criminal Justice Act 1961 (assisting escaped prisoners etc), for subsection (3) substitute—

“(2A) The reference in subsection (2) to a person who has been sentenced as mentioned there includes—

(a) a person on whom a custodial sentence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 has been passed (anywhere) in respect of a service offence within the meaning of that Act;

(b) a person in respect of whom an order under section 214 of that Act (detention for commission of offence during currency of order) has been made.”

Commencement Information

I51 Sch. 16 para. 46 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I52 Sch. 16 para. 46 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

47 U.K. In section 39 of that Act (interpretation) for subsection (2) substitute—

“(2) Except as otherwise expressly provided, references in this Act to a court do not include the Court Martial, the Summary Appeal Court, the Service Civilian Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court or the Supreme Court on an appeal brought from the Court Martial Appeal Court.”

Commencement Information

I53 Sch. 16 para. 47 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I54 Sch. 16 para. 47 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13) U.K.

48 U.K. In Schedule 3 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (matters not subject to investigation)—

(a) in paragraph 6 for the words from “proceedings at any place” to “Air Force Act 1955” substitute “ service law proceedings (as defined by section 324(5) of the Armed Forces Act 2006) (anywhere) ”;

(b) in paragraph 7 for “Courts-Martial Appeal Court” substitute “ Court Martial Appeal Court ”.

Commencement Information

I55 Sch. 16 para. 48 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I56 Sch. 16 para. 48 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80) U.K.

49 U.K. In section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 (power to issue warrant for arrest of escaped prisoners etc) after subsection (5) add—

“(6) References in this section to offences include service offences within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

Commencement Information

I57 Sch. 16 para. 49 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I58 Sch. 16 para. 49 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

50 U.K. In section 104(1) of that Act (interpretation), in the definition of “court” for “a court-martial” substitute “ the Court Martial, the Summary Appeal Court, the Service Civilian Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court or the Supreme Court on an appeal brought from the Court Martial Appeal Court ”.

Commencement Information

I59 Sch. 16 para. 50 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I60 Sch. 16 para. 50 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Civil Evidence Act 1968 (c. 64) U.K.

51 (1) Section 11 of the Civil Evidence Act 1968 (convictions as evidence in civil proceedings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “by a court-martial there or elsewhere” substitute “ of a service offence (anywhere) ”.

(3) In subsection (2) for “by a court-martial there or elsewhere” substitute “ of a service offence ”.

(4) In subsection (5) after paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa) section 187 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (which makes similar provision in respect of service convictions);”.

(5) For subsection (6) substitute—

“(7) In this section—

• “service offence” has the same meaning as in the Armed Forces Act 2006;

• “conviction” includes anything that under section 376(1) and (2) of that Act is to be treated as a conviction, and “convicted” is to be read accordingly.”

Commencement Information

I61 Sch. 16 para. 51 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I62 Sch. 16 para. 51 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

52 U.K. In section 13 of that Act (conclusiveness of convictions for purposes of defamation actions)—

(a) in subsection (3) for “by a court-martial there or elsewhere” substitute “ (in the case of a service offence) a conviction (anywhere) of that service offence ”;

(b) in subsection (4) for “(6)” substitute “ (7) ”.

Commencement Information

I63 Sch. 16 para. 52 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I64 Sch. 16 para. 52 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

53 U.K. In section 18 of that Act (general interpretation etc)—

(a) in subsection (2), in the definition of “court” for “court-martial” substitute “ service court ”;

(b) after that subsection insert—

“(2A) In subsection (2) “service court” means the Court Martial, the Summary Appeal Court, the Service Civilian Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court or the Supreme Court on an appeal brought from the Court Martial Appeal Court.”

Commencement Information

I65 Sch. 16 para. 53 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I66 Sch. 16 para. 53 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Equal Pay Act 1970 (c. 41) U.K.

54 (1) Section 7A of the Equal Pay Act 1970 (service pay and conditions) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (5)—

(a) in paragraph (a) for the words from “a complaint” to “those procedures” substitute “ a service complaint in respect of the claim ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) for “complaint” substitute “ service complaint ”.

(3) In subsection (7), for “the service redress procedures” substitute “ the service complaint procedures ”.

(4) In subsection (12), for the definition of “the service redress procedures” substitute—

““service complaint” means a complaint under section 334 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;

“the service complaint procedures” means the procedures prescribed by regulations under that section.”

55 U.K. In section 7AB of that Act (“arrears date” for purposes of section 7A(9)(a) (proceedings in England and Wales))—

(a) in subsection (2), in paragraph (b) of the definitions of “concealment case” and “disability case”, for “complaint under the service redress procedures” substitute “ service complaint ”;

(b) in subsection (3) for “complaint under the service redress procedures” substitute “ service complaint ”;

(c) in subsection (5) for the words from “complaint” to the end substitute “ service complaint having been made. ”;

(d) in subsection (6) for “complaint under the service redress procedures” substitute “ service complaint ”.

56 U.K. In section 7AC of that Act (determination of “period” for purposes of section 7A(9)(b) (proceedings in Scotland))—

(a) in subsection (2) for “complaint under the service redress procedures” substitute “ service complaint ”;

(b) in subsection (4) for the words from “complaint” to the end substitute “ service complaint having been made. ”;

(c) in subsection (5) for “complaint under the service redress procedures” substitute “ service complaint ”.

Equal Pay Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 (c. 32) U.K.

57 (1) Section 6A of the Equal Pay Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 (service pay and conditions) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (5)—

(a) in paragraph (a) for the words from “a complaint” to “those procedures” substitute “ a service complaint in respect of the claim ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) for “complaint” substitute “ service complaint ”.

(3) In subsection (7), for “the service redress procedures” substitute “ the service complaint procedures ”.

(4) In subsection (12), for the definition of “the service redress procedures” substitute—

““service complaint” means a complaint under section 334 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;

“the service complaint procedures” means the procedures prescribed by regulations under that section.”

58 U.K. In section 6AB of that Act (“arrears date” in proceedings under section 6A(9))—

(a) in subsection (2), in paragraph (b) of the definitions of “concealment case” and “disability case”, for “complaint under the service redress procedures” substitute “ service complaint ”;

(b) in subsection (3) for “complaint under the service redress procedures” substitute “ service complaint ”;

(c) in subsection (5) for the words from “complaint” to the end substitute “ service complaint having been made. ”;

(d) in subsection (6) for “complaint under the service redress procedures” substitute “ service complaint ”.

Civil Evidence Act (Northern Ireland) 1971 (c. 36) U.K.

59 (1) Section 7 of the Civil Evidence Act (Northern Ireland) 1971 (convictions as evidence in civil proceedings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “by a court-martial there or elsewhere” substitute “ of a service offence (anywhere) ”.

(3) In subsection (2) for “by a court-martial there or elsewhere” substitute “ of a service offence ”.

(4) In subsection (5) after paragraph (b) insert—

“(bb) section 187 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (which makes similar provision in respect of service convictions);”.

(5) For subsection (6) substitute—

“(7) In this section—

• “service offence” has the same meaning as in the Armed Forces Act 2006;

• “conviction” includes anything that under section 376(1) and (2) of that Act is to be treated as a conviction, and “convicted” is to be read accordingly.”

Commencement Information

I67 Sch. 16 para. 59 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I68 Sch. 16 para. 59 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

60 U.K. In section 9 of that Act (conclusiveness of convictions for purposes of defamation actions)—

(a) in subsection (3) for “by a court-martial there or elsewhere” substitute “ (in the case of a service offence) a conviction (anywhere) of that service offence ”;

(b) in subsection (4) for “(6)” substitute “ (7) ”.

Commencement Information

I69 Sch. 16 para. 60 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I70 Sch. 16 para. 60 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

61 U.K. In section 14 of that Act (general interpretation etc)—

(a) in subsection (2), in the definition of “court” for “court-martial” substitute “ service court ”;

(b) after that subsection insert—

“(2A) In subsection (2) “service court” means the Court Martial, the Summary Appeal Court, the Service Civilian Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court or the Supreme Court on an appeal brought from the Court Martial Appeal Court.”

Commencement Information

I71 Sch. 16 para. 61 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I72 Sch. 16 para. 61 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Juries Act 1974 (c. 23) U.K.

62 U.K. In Schedule 1 to the Juries Act 1974 (persons disqualified from jury service, etc)—

(a) in paragraph 7(c) after “Channel Islands” insert “ or a service community order or overseas community order under the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(b) in paragraph 8(a) for “by a court-martial” substitute “ (anywhere) in respect of a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I73 Sch. 16 para. 62 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I74 Sch. 16 para. 62 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (c. 53) U.K.

63 U.K. In section 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (rehabilitated persons and spent convictions), in subsection (4) after “2000” insert “ or section 187 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I75 Sch. 16 para. 63 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I76 Sch. 16 para. 63 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

64 U.K. In section 2 of that Act (rehabilitation of persons dealt with in service disciplinary proceedings)—

(a) in subsection (5) after “any of the following—” insert—

“(za) any proceedings (whether or not before a court) in respect of a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (except proceedings before a civilian court within the meaning of that Act);”;

(b) after that subsection add—

“(6) Section 376(1) to (3) of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (“conviction” and “sentence” in relation to summary hearings and the SAC) apply for the purposes of this Act as they apply for the purposes of that Act.”

Commencement Information

I77 Sch. 16 para. 64 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I78 Sch. 16 para. 64 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

65 (1) Section 5 of that Act (rehabilitation periods for particular sentences) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) in paragraph (d)—

(i) after “Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000,” insert “ or under section 209 or 218 of the Armed Forces Act 2006, ”;

(ii) after “said Act of 2000” insert “ or section 209 of the said Act of 2006 ”;

(iii) omit “or a corresponding court-martial punishment”;

(b) in paragraph (f), at the end insert “ (including any sentence within this paragraph passed as a result of any of sections 219 to 222 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”.

(3) For subsection (1A) substitute—

“(1A) In subsection (1)(d)—

(a) references to section 209 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 include references to section 71A(4) of the Army Act 1955 or Air Force Act 1955 or section 43A(4) of the Naval Discipline Act 1957;

(b) the reference to section 218 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 includes a reference to section 71A(3) of the Army Act 1955 or Air Force Act 1955 or section 43A(3) of the Naval Discipline Act 1957.”

(4) In subsection (2)—

(a) in Table A, in the fifth entry for “Any sentence of detention” substitute “ Any sentence of service detention within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006, or any sentence of detention corresponding to such a sentence, ”;

(b) in Table B—

(i) in the fourth entry, after “2000” insert “ or under section 209 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(ii) in the fifth entry, for “either of those provisions” substitute “ any provision mentioned in the fourth entry in this Table ”.

(5) Before subsection (3) insert—

“(2A) Table B applies in relation to a sentence under section 71A(4) of the Army Act 1955 or Air Force Act 1955 or section 43A(4) of the Naval Discipline Act 1957 as it applies in relation to one under section 209 of the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

(6) In subsection (4A) after “2003” insert “ or a service community order or overseas community order under the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

(7) In subsection (6A) after “2000” insert “ , or an order under section 211 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 was made ”.

(8) In subsection (9)(b) after “2000” insert “ or section 209 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I79 Sch. 16 para. 65 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I80 Sch. 16 para. 65 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

66 U.K. In the Schedule to that Act (service disciplinary convictions referred to in section 6(6)(bb)), after paragraph 6 add—

“Provisions of the Armed Forces Act 2006 U.K.

7 Any service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 except one punishable in the case of an offender aged 18 or over with imprisonment for more than two years.”

Commencement Information

I81 Sch. 16 para. 66 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I82 Sch. 16 para. 66 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24) U.K.

67 U.K. In section 1 of the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (disqualification of holders of certain offices)—

(a) in subsection (1)(c) omit “or the Ulster Defence Regiment”;

(b) in subsection (3), in the definition of “regular armed forces of the Crown”, for the words from “the regular forces” to the end substitute “ the Royal Marines, the regular army (as defined by section 374 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) or the Royal Air Force. ”

Commencement Information

I83 Sch. 16 para. 67 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I84 Sch. 16 para. 67 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

68 U.K. In Part 1 of Schedule 1 to that Act (judicial offices disqualifying for membership), for “Judge of the Courts-Martial Appeal Court.” substitute “ Judge of the Court Martial Appeal Court. ”

Commencement Information

I85 Sch. 16 para. 68 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I86 Sch. 16 para. 68 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25) U.K.

69 U.K. In section 1 of the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (disqualification of holders of certain offices)—

(a) in subsection (1)(c) omit the words from “or” to the end;

(b) in subsection (2), in the definition of “regular armed forces of the Crown”, for the words from “the regular forces” to the end substitute “ the Royal Marines, the regular army (as defined by section 374 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) or the Royal Air Force. ”

Commencement Information

I87 Sch. 16 para. 69 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I88 Sch. 16 para. 69 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

70 U.K. In Part 1 of Schedule 1 to that Act (judicial offices disqualifying for membership), for “Judge of the Courts-Martial Appeal Court.” substitute “ Judge of the Court Martial Appeal Court. ”

Commencement Information

I89 Sch. 16 para. 70 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I90 Sch. 16 para. 70 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (c. 65) U.K.

71 (1) Section 85 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (application to Crown etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (9B)—

(a) in paragraph (a) for the words from “a complaint” to “those procedures” substitute “ a service complaint in respect of the act complained of ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) for “complaint” substitute “ service complaint ”.

(3) In subsection (9D) for “the service redress procedures” substitute “ the service complaint procedures ”.

(4) In subsection (10) for the definition of “the service redress procedures” substitute—

““service complaint” means a complaint under section 334 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;

“the service complaint procedures” means the procedures prescribed by regulations under that section;”.

Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths Inquiry (Scotland) Act 1976 (c. 14) U.K.

72 U.K. In section 1(4) of the Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths Inquiry (Scotland) Act 1976 (investigation of death and application for public inquiry)—

(a) after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba) he is detained in, or is subject to detention in, service custody premises (within the meaning of section 300 of the Armed Forces Act 2006);”;

(b) in paragraph (c)(i) for “and (b)” substitute “ , (b) and (ba) ”.

Commencement Information

I91 Sch. 16 para. 72 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I92 Sch. 16 para. 72 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Bail Act 1976 (c. 63) U.K.

73 U.K. In section 2(2) of the Bail Act 1976 (definitions), for the definition of “Courts-Martial Appeal rules” substitute—

“Court Martial Appeal Rules” means rules made under section 49 of the Court Martial Appeals Act 1968,”.

Commencement Information

I93 Sch. 16 para. 73 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I94 Sch. 16 para. 73 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

74 U.K. In section 5(10) of that Act (meaning of “prescribed” for purposes of section 5), for “Courts-Martial Appeal rules” substitute “ Court Martial Appeal Rules ”.

Commencement Information

I95 Sch. 16 para. 74 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I96 Sch. 16 para. 74 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

75 U.K. In section 6(9)(c)(v) of that Act (meaning of the “appropriate officer” of the court), for “Courts-Martial Appeal Court” substitute “ Court Martial Appeal Court ”.

Commencement Information

I97 Sch. 16 para. 75 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I98 Sch. 16 para. 75 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

76 U.K. In section 8(4) of that Act (persons before whom recognizance may be entered into)—

(a) in paragraph (d)—

(i) for “Courts-Martial Appeal Court” substitute “ Court Martial Appeal Court ”;

(ii) for “Courts-Martial Appeal rules” substitute “ Court Martial Appeal Rules ”;

(b) in the words after paragraph (d) for “Courts-Martial Appeal rules” substitute “ Court Martial Appeal Rules ”.

Commencement Information

I99 Sch. 16 para. 76 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I100 Sch. 16 para. 76 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

77 U.K. In section 13(3) of that Act (application of Act), for “Courts-Martial Appeal Court” substitute “ Court Martial Appeal Court ”.

Commencement Information

I101 Sch. 16 para. 77 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I102 Sch. 16 para. 77 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

78 U.K. In Schedule 1 to that Act (persons entitled to bail: supplementary provisions)—

(a) in paragraph 4 of each of Parts 1 and 2, for the words from “the sentence” to the end substitute “ a sentence of a court or a sentence imposed by an officer under the Armed Forces Act 2006. ”; and

(b) in paragraph 4 of Part 3 omit the definition of “the Services Acts”.

Commencement Information

I103 Sch. 16 para. 78 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I104 Sch. 16 para. 78 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74) U.K.

79 U.K. In section 57(4B) of the Race Relations Act 1976 (claims under Part 3), in the words after the definition of “public investigator functions”, for the words from “any offence” to “1957” substitute “ any service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I105 Sch. 16 para. 79 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I106 Sch. 16 para. 79 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

80 (1) Section 75 of that Act (application to Crown etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (9)—

(a) in paragraph (a) for the words from “a complaint” to “those procedures” substitute “ a service complaint in respect of the act complained of ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) for “complaint” substitute “ service complaint ”.

(3) In subsection (9B) for “the service redress procedures” substitute “ the service complaint procedures ”.

(4) In subsection (10), for paragraph (ab) substitute—

“(ac) “service complaint” means a complaint under section 334 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;

(ad) “the service complaint procedures” means the procedures prescribed by regulations under that section;”.

81 U.K. In section 78(1) of that Act (general interpretation provisions), for the definition of “criminal proceedings” substitute—

““criminal proceedings” includes service law proceedings (as defined by section 324(5) of the Armed Forces Act 2006);”.

Commencement Information

I107 Sch. 16 para. 81 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I108 Sch. 16 para. 81 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (S.I. 1976/1042 (N.I. 15)) U.K.

82 (1) Article 82 of the Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (application to Crown etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (9B)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (a) for the words from “a complaint” to “those procedures” substitute “ a service complaint in respect of the act complained of ”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (b) for “complaint” substitute “ service complaint ”.

(3) In paragraph (9D) for “the service redress procedures” substitute “ the service complaint procedures ”.

(4) In paragraph (10) for the definition of “the service redress procedures” substitute—

““service complaint” means a complaint under section 334 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;

“the service complaint procedures” means the procedures prescribed by regulations under that section;”.

Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23) U.K.

83 U.K. In section 44 of the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (appeals in cases of contempt of court)—

(a) in subsection (2)(b) for “Courts-Martial Appeal Court” substitute “ Court Martial Appeal Court ”;

(b) in subsection (5) after paragraph (c) insert—

“(d) to an order or decision of the Court Martial or the Summary Appeal Court under section 309 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;”.

Commencement Information

I109 Sch. 16 para. 83 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I110 Sch. 16 para. 83 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/1908 (N.I. 27)) U.K.

84 U.K. In Article 2 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (interpretation), in paragraph (2), in the definition of “service disciplinary proceedings”, after “any of the following—” insert—

“(za) any proceedings (whether or not before a court) in respect of a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (except proceedings before a civilian court within the meaning of that Act);”.

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I111 Sch. 16 para. 84 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I112 Sch. 16 para. 84 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

85 U.K. In Article 4 of that Order (rehabilitation of persons dealt with in service disciplinary proceedings), after paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A) Section 376(1) to (3) of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (“conviction” and “sentence” in relation to summary hearings and the SAC) apply for the purposes of this Order as they apply for the purposes of that Act.”

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I113 Sch. 16 para. 85 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I114 Sch. 16 para. 85 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

86 (1) Article 6 of that Order (rehabilitation periods for particular sentences) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (1)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (c) omit the “and” at the end;

(b) in sub-paragraph (d) omit “or a corresponding court-martial punishment”;

(c) after that sub-paragraph insert—

“(e) a sentence of detention for life, or for a term exceeding thirty months, passed under section 209 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;

(f) a sentence of detention during Her Majesty's pleasure under section 218 of that Act; and

(g) any of the following passed as a result of any of sections 219 to 222 of that Act—

(i) a sentence of imprisonment for public protection under section 225 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003;

(ii) a sentence of detention for public protection under section 226 of that Act;

(iii) an extended sentence under section 227 or 228 of that Act;”.

(3) In paragraph (2)—

(a) in Table A, in the fifth entry for “Any sentence of detention” substitute “ Any sentence of service detention within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006, or any sentence of detention corresponding to such a sentence, ”;

(b) in Table B—

(i) in the fourth entry, after “1998” insert “ or under section 209 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(ii) in the fifth entry, after “Article 45” insert “ or that section 209 ”.

(4) After paragraph (4) insert—

“(4A) Where in respect of a conviction an order under section 211 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (detention and training order) was made, the rehabilitation period applicable to the sentence shall be—

(a) in the case of a person aged 15 or over on conviction, five years if the order was for a term exceeding six months, or three and a half years if it was for six months or less;

(b) in the case of a person aged under 15 on conviction, a period beginning with the date of conviction and ending one year after the date on which the order ceases to have effect.

(4B) Where in respect of a conviction a service community order under the Armed Forces Act 2006 or an overseas community order under that Act was made, the rehabilitation period applicable to the sentence shall be—

(a) in the case of a person aged 18 or over on conviction, 5 years from the date of conviction;

(b) in the case of a person aged under 18 on conviction, two and a half years from the date of conviction or a period beginning with the date of conviction and ending when the order ceases to have effect, whichever is the longer.”

(5) In paragraph (9)—

(a) omit sub-paragraph (a);

(b) in sub-paragraph (c) after “1998” insert “ or section 209 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

(6) After paragraph (9) insert—

“(9A) In this Article—

(a) references in paragraphs (1) and (2) to section 209 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 include references to section 71A(4) of the Army Act 1955 or Air Force Act 1955 or section 43A(4) of the Naval Discipline Act 1957;

(b) the reference in paragraph (1) to section 218 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 includes a reference to section 71A(3) of the Army Act 1955 or Air Force Act 1955 or section 43A(3) of the Naval Discipline Act 1957.”

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I115 Sch. 16 para. 86 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I116 Sch. 16 para. 86 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

87 U.K. In the Schedule to that Order (service disciplinary convictions referred to in Article 7(6)(bb)), after paragraph 6 add—

“Provisions of the Armed Forces Act 2006 U.K.

7 Any service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 except one punishable in the case of an offender aged 18 or over with imprisonment for more than two years.”

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I117 Sch. 16 para. 87 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I118 Sch. 16 para. 87 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43) U.K.

88 U.K. In section 19(5) of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (decision as to allocation), for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) a previous conviction of a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (“conviction” here including anything that under section 376(1) and (2) of that Act is to be treated as a conviction).”

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I119 Sch. 16 para. 88 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I120 Sch. 16 para. 88 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

89 U.K. In section 125D(3) of that Act (execution by person not in possession of warrant), for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) a warrant under section 313, 314 or 317 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;”.

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I121 Sch. 16 para. 89 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I122 Sch. 16 para. 89 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (c. 14) U.K.

90 U.K. In Schedule 3 to the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (supplementary provisions as to qualifications for PSV operator's licence), in paragraph 1—

(a) in sub-paragraph (6) after “1978” insert “ or a service community order or overseas community order under the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (7) for the words from “a civil offence” to the end substitute “ an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006. ”

Commencement Information

I123 Sch. 16 para. 90 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I124 Sch. 16 para. 90 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Contempt of Court Act 1981 (c. 49) U.K.

91 U.K. In section 19 of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 (interpretation), for “Courts-Martial Appeal Court”, in both places, substitute “ Court Martial Appeal Court ”.

Commencement Information

I125 Sch. 16 para. 91 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I126 Sch. 16 para. 91 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

92 U.K. In Schedule 1 to that Act (times when proceedings are active for purposes of section 2), after paragraph 1 insert—

“1A In paragraph 1 the reference to an offence includes a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

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I127 Sch. 16 para. 92 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I128 Sch. 16 para. 92 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Senior Courts Act 1981 (c. 54) U.K.

93 U.K. In section 29 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (mandatory, prohibiting and quashing orders), for subsection (3A) substitute—

“(3A) The High Court shall have no jurisdiction to make mandatory, prohibiting or quashing orders in relation to the jurisdiction of the Court Martial in matters relating to—

(a) trial by the Court Martial for an offence; or

(b) appeals from the Service Civilian Court.”

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I129 Sch. 16 para. 93 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I130 Sch. 16 para. 93 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48) U.K.

94 (1) Section 32 of the Criminal Justice Act 1982 (early release of prisoners) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) at the end of paragraph (b) add “or

(c) imprisonment to which they were sentenced for an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (criminal conduct) as respects which the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales (within the meaning of that section) is—

(i) an excluded offence;

(ii) an attempt to commit an excluded offence;

(iii) conspiracy to commit an excluded offence; or

(iv) aiding or abetting, counselling, procuring or inciting the commission of an excluded offence,”.

(3) After that subsection insert—

“(1A) The reference in subsection (1)(a) to sentences of imprisonment for public protection under section 225 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and to extended sentences under 227 of that Act includes such sentences passed as a result of section 219 or 220 of the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

(4) After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) Section 48 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (attempts, conspiracy, incitement and aiding and abetting outside England and Wales) applies for the purposes of subsection (1)(c)(ii) to (iv) above as if the reference in subsection (3)(b) of that section to any of the following provisions of that Act were a reference to subsection (1)(c)(ii) to (iv).”.

(5) In subsection (3)(b) after “(iv)” insert “ or (1)(c) ”.

Commencement Information

I131 Sch. 16 para. 94 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I132 Sch. 16 para. 94 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2) U.K.

95 U.K. In section 3(2)(a) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (disenfranchisement of offenders in prison etc), for the words from “court-martial” to “1976” substitute “ court of a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I133 Sch. 16 para. 95 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I134 Sch. 16 para. 95 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

96 U.K. In section 3A of that Act (disenfranchisement of offenders detained in mental hospitals), for subsection (5) substitute—

“(5) The reference in subsection (2)(a)(i) to an order under section 37 or 38 of the Mental Health Act 1983 includes such an order made by virtue of Schedule 4 to the Armed Forces Act 2006 (including as applied by section 16(2) of the Court Martial Appeals Act 1968).”

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I135 Sch. 16 para. 96 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I136 Sch. 16 para. 96 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20) U.K.

97 (1) Section 47 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (removal to hospital of prisoners etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (5)(a)—

(a) after “proceedings” insert “ or service disciplinary proceedings ”;

(b) after “trial” insert “ or a sentence of service detention within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

(3) After subsection (5) add—

“(6) In subsection (5)(a) “service disciplinary proceedings” means proceedings in respect of a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

Commencement Information

I137 Sch. 16 para. 97 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I138 Sch. 16 para. 97 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984 (c. 47) U.K.

98 U.K. In section 1 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984 (warrants for transfer of prisoners etc into or out of UK), after subsection (7) insert—

“(7A) In subsection (7)(a) the reference to an order made by a court or tribunal in the United Kingdom in the course of the exercise of its criminal jurisdiction includes an order made (anywhere) by—

(a) the Court Martial;

(b) the Service Civilian Court;

(c) the Court Martial Appeal Court; or

(d) the Supreme Court on an appeal brought from the Court Martial Appeal Court.”

Commencement Information

I139 Sch. 16 para. 98 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I140 Sch. 16 para. 98 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (c. 51) U.K.

99 U.K. In section 154(2) of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (death on active service etc), for the words from “(not being a member” to “any body of those forces” substitute “ a civilian subject to service discipline within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I141 Sch. 16 para. 99 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I142 Sch. 16 para. 99 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60) U.K.

100 U.K. In section 63A(1B) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (fingerprints and samples: supplementary provisions)—

(a) in paragraph (h) for “Royal Navy Regulating Branch” substitute “ Royal Navy Police ”;

(b) omit paragraph (k).

Commencement Information

I143 Sch. 16 para. 100(a) in force at 4.6.2007 by S.I. 2007/1442, art. 2(1)

I144 Sch. 16 para. 100(b) in force at 1.1.2008 by S.I. 2007/2913, art. 3

101 U.K. In section 67 of that Act (codes of practice: supplementary), for subsection (12) substitute—

“(12) In subsection (11) “criminal proceedings” includes service proceedings.

(13) In this section “service proceedings” means proceedings before a court (other than a civilian court) in respect of a service offence; and “service offence” and “civilian court” here have the same meanings as in the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

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I145 Sch. 16 para. 101 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I146 Sch. 16 para. 101 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

102 (1) Section 72 of that Act (provision supplementary to Part 7 (documentary evidence in criminal proceedings)) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), in the definition of “proceedings”, for paragraphs (a) to (c) substitute “ service proceedings. ”

(3) After that subsection insert—

“(1A) In subsection (1) “service proceedings” means proceedings before a court (other than a civilian court) in respect of a service offence; and “service offence” and “civilian court” here have the same meanings as in the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

Commencement Information

I147 Sch. 16 para. 102 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I148 Sch. 16 para. 102 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

103 U.K. In section 75(3) of that Act (supplementary provision about conviction as evidence of commission of offence), after paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa) section 187 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (which makes similar provision in respect of service convictions);”.

Commencement Information

I149 Sch. 16 para. 103 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I150 Sch. 16 para. 103 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

104 (1) Section 82 of that Act (interpretation of Part 8 (evidence in criminal proceedings: general)) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) omit the definition of “court-martial”;

(b) in the definition of “proceedings”, for paragraphs (a) to (c) substitute “ service proceedings; ”;

(c) in the definition of “Service court” for “a court-martial or a Standing Civilian Court” substitute “ the Court Martial or the Service Civilian Court ”.

(3) After that subsection insert—

“(1A) In subsection (1) “service proceedings” means proceedings before a court (other than a civilian court) in respect of a service offence; and “service offence” and “civilian court” here have the same meanings as in the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

(4) Omit subsection (2).

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I151 Sch. 16 para. 104 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I152 Sch. 16 para. 104 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

105 (1) Section 113 of that Act (application of Act to armed forces) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsection (1) substitute—

“(1) The Secretary of State may by order make provision in relation to—

(a) investigations of service offences,

(b) persons arrested under a power conferred by or under the Armed Forces Act 2006,

(c) persons charged under that Act with service offences,

(d) persons in service custody, or

(e) persons convicted of service offences,

which is equivalent to that made by any provision of Part 5 of this Act (or this Part of this Act so far as relating to that Part), subject to such modifications as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”

(3) In subsection (2) for the words from “offences” to the end substitute “ service offences ”.

(4) In subsection (3) for the words from “concerned with” to the end substitute “concerned with—

(a) the exercise of powers conferred by or under Part 3 of the Armed Forces Act 2006; or

(b) investigations of service offences.”

(5) In subsection (4) for “enquiries” substitute “ investigations ”.

(6) For subsection (9) substitute—

“(9) Subsection (8) above applies to proceedings in respect of an offence under a provision of Part 1 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 other than section 42 (criminal conduct).”

(7) Omit subsection (11).

(8) In subsection (12) for the words from “proceedings” to the end of paragraph (c) substitute “ service proceedings ”.

(9) After that subsection insert—

“(12A) In this section—

• “service offence” has the meaning given by section 50 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;

• “criminal proceedings” includes service proceedings;

• “service proceedings” means proceedings before a court (other than a civilian court) in respect of a service offence; and

• “civilian court” has the meaning given by section 374 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;

and section 376(1) and (2) of that Act (meaning of “convicted” in relation to summary hearings and the SAC) apply for the purposes of subsection (1)(e) above as they apply for the purposes of that Act.”

(10) After subsection (13) add—

“(14) Section 373(5) and (6) of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (supplementary provisions) apply in relation to an order under this section as they apply in relation to an order under that Act.”

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I153 Sch. 16 para. 105 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I154 Sch. 16 para. 105 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

106 (1) Section 120 of that Act (extent) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsections (6) and (7) substitute—

“(6) Nothing in subsection (1) affects—

(a) the extent of section 113(1) to (7) and (12) to (14);

(b) the extent of the relevant provisions so far as they relate to service proceedings.”

(3) In subsection (8)—

(a) for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—

“(a) section 67(11) to (13);”;

(b) for paragraphs (d) and (e) substitute—

“(d) section 113(8) to (10).”

(4) For subsection (9) substitute—

“(8A) In this section “service proceedings” means proceedings before a court (other than a civilian court) in respect of a service offence; and “service offence” and “civilian court” here have the same meanings as in the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

(8B) Section 384 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (Channel Islands, Isle of Man and British overseas territories) applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection (6)(a) and (b) above as it applies in relation to that Act.”

Commencement Information

I155 Sch. 16 para. 106 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I156 Sch. 16 para. 106 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c. 23) U.K.

107 U.K. In section 19 of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (provision for orders as to costs in other circumstances)—

(a) in subsection (3)(c)(ii) for the words from “to which” to the end substitute “ within subsection (3B) below; ”;

(b) after subsection (3A) insert—

“(3B) A request is within this subsection if—

(a) it is a request to a registered medical practitioner to make a written or oral report on the medical condition of an offender or defendant; and

(b) it is made by a court—

(i) for the purpose of determining whether or not to include in a community order (within the meaning of Part 12 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003) a mental health treatment requirement under section 207 of that Act or make an order under section 37 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (hospital orders and guardianship orders) or otherwise for the purpose of determining the most suitable method of dealing with an offender; or

(ii) in exercise of the powers conferred by section 11 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (remand of a defendant for medical examination).”

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I157 Sch. 16 para. 107 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I158 Sch. 16 para. 107 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Housing Act 1985 (c. 68) U.K.

108 U.K. In section 622(1) of the Housing Act 1985 (minor definitions), for the definition of “regular armed forces of the Crown” substitute—

“ “regular armed forces of the Crown” means the regular forces as defined by section 374 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;”.

Commencement Information

I159 Sch. 16 para. 108 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I160 Sch. 16 para. 108 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Debtors (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 18) U.K.

109 U.K. In section 73(3)(b) of the Debtors (Scotland) Act 1987, for the words from “section 203” to “Council” substitute “ section 356 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I161 Sch. 16 para. 109 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I162 Sch. 16 para. 109 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Coroners Act 1988 (c. 13) U.K.

110 U.K. In section 8 of the Coroners Act 1988 (duty to hold inquest) after subsection (6) add—

“(7) This section applies in relation to service custody premises (within the meaning of section 300 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) and persons detained in such premises as it applies in relation to prisons and prisoners.”

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I163 Sch. 16 para. 110 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I164 Sch. 16 para. 110 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

111 U.K. In section 19 of that Act (post-mortem examination without inquest) in subsection (4)(b) after “prison” insert “ or in service custody premises (within the meaning of section 300 of the Armed Forces Act 2006), ”.

Commencement Information

I165 Sch. 16 para. 111 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I166 Sch. 16 para. 111 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33) U.K.

112 U.K. In the Criminal Justice Act 1988, omit section 50 (suspended sentences on certain civilians in service courts).

Commencement Information

I167 Sch. 16 para. 112 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I168 Sch. 16 para. 112 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

113 U.K. In section 146 of that Act (evidence before service courts)—

(a) in the sidenote, for “courts-martial etc” substitute “ certain service courts ”; and

(b) for “courts-martial, the Courts-Martial Appeal Court and Standing Civilian Courts” substitute “ certain service courts ”.

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I169 Sch. 16 para. 113 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I170 Sch. 16 para. 113 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

114 U.K. In section 172 of that Act (extent), for subsections (7) to (9) substitute—

“(7) Nothing in subsection (1) above affects the extent of section 146 or Schedule 13.”

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I171 Sch. 16 para. 114 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I172 Sch. 16 para. 114 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

115 (1) Schedule 13 to that Act (evidence before service courts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the title for “courts-martial etc” substitute “ service courts ”.

(3) In paragraph 1—

(a) in the definition of “procedural instruments”, for paragraphs (a) to (d) substitute—

“(a) Court Martial rules within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006;

(b) SCC rules within the meaning of that Act; and

(c) rules under section 49 of the Court Martial Appeals Act 1968;”;

(b) in the definition of “Service courts”, for paragraphs (a) to (d) substitute—

“(a) the Court Martial;

(b) the Service Civilian Court; and

(c) the Court Martial Appeal Court.”

(4) Omit paragraphs 7, 9 and 10.

Commencement Information

I173 Sch. 16 para. 115 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I174 Sch. 16 para. 115 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52) U.K.

116 U.K. In section 183 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (application to the Crown), in subsection (6) for the words from “subject to” to “air force law” substitute “ subject to service law (within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”.

Commencement Information

I175 Sch. 16 para. 116 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I176 Sch. 16 para. 116 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

117 (1) Section 184 of that Act (application of sections 5 to 10 to persons subject to service discipline) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a) for “persons subject to service discipline” substitute “ persons subject to service law and civilians subject to service discipline ”;

(b) in paragraph (a) for “the corresponding service offence” substitute “ an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 as respects which the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales is that offence ”;

(c) in paragraph (b) for “naval, military or air force authority” substitute “ officer ”;

(d) in paragraph (e)—

(i) for “persons subject to service discipline” substitute “ persons subject to service law or civilians subject to service discipline ”;

(ii) omit “and” at the end of the paragraph;

(e) in paragraph (f) for “the corresponding service offence” substitute “ an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 as respects which the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales is a traffic offence within the meaning of section 6 ”;

(f) after that paragraph add—

“(g) in section 6E as it applies by virtue of paragraph (c) above, subsection (2) were omitted and the reference in subsection (1) to any place were to—

(i) service living accommodation (as defined by section 96 of the Armed Forces Act 2006), or

(ii) premises occupied as a residence (alone or with other persons) by the person on whom the requirement is to be imposed or the person to be arrested.”

(3) In subsection (2), for the words from “a person” to “without warrant” substitute “ without warrant a person who is subject to service law or is a civilian subject to service discipline ”.

(4) For subsection (3) substitute—

“(3) In this section—

• “civilian subject to service discipline” has the same meaning as in the Armed Forces Act 2006;

• “corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales”, in relation to an offence under section 42 of that Act, has the meaning given by that section;

• “member of the provost staff” means—

  (a)

  anyone who is, or by reason of section 375(5) of that Act is to be treated as, a service policeman for the purposes of that Act; or

  (b)

  a person lawfully exercising authority on behalf of a provost officer (within the meaning of that Act);

• “subject to service law” has the same meaning as in that Act.”

Commencement Information

I177 Sch. 16 para. 117 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I178 Sch. 16 para. 117 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12)) U.K.

118 U.K. In Article 66 of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (codes of practice – supplementary), for paragraph 11 substitute—

“(11) In paragraph (10) “criminal proceedings” includes service proceedings.

(11A) In this Article “service proceedings” means proceedings before a court (other than a civilian court) in respect of a service offence; and “service offence” and “civilian court” here have the same meanings as in the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

Commencement Information

I179 Sch. 16 para. 118 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I180 Sch. 16 para. 118 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

119 U.K. In Article 70 of that Order (interpretation of Part IX (evidence in criminal proceedings – general))—

(a) in paragraph (1), in the definition of “Service court” for “a court-martial or a Standing Civilian Court” substitute “ the Court Martial or the Service Civilian Court ”;

(b) omit paragraph (2).

Commencement Information

I181 Sch. 16 para. 119 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I182 Sch. 16 para. 119 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

120 U.K. In Article 73(3) of that Order (supplementary provision about conviction as evidence of commission of offence), before sub-paragraph (b) insert—

“(aa) section 187 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (which makes similar provision in respect of service convictions);”.

Commencement Information

I183 Sch. 16 para. 120 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I184 Sch. 16 para. 120 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41) U.K.

121 U.K. In section 119(1) of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (interpretation), in the definition of “court”—

(a) in paragraph (a), at the end insert “ and ”;

(b) omit paragraph (b).

Commencement Information

I185 Sch. 16 para. 121 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

Armed Forces Act 1991 (c. 62) U.K.

122 U.K. In section 24 of the Armed Forces Act 1991 (extent etc) for subsections (4) and (5) substitute—

“(4) Section 384 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 applies in relation to Part 3 of this Act as it applies in relation to that Act.”

Commencement Information

I186 Sch. 16 para. 122 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I187 Sch. 16 para. 122 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14) U.K.

123 (1) Schedule 1 to the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (persons disregarded for purposes of discount) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 1—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “of a court” substitute “ or award ”;

(b) for sub-paragraph (2) substitute—

“(2) This sub-paragraph applies to—

(a) an order of a court in the United Kingdom;

(b) an order or award (whether or not of a court) made (anywhere) in proceedings in respect of a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006.”;

(c) in sub-paragraph (3), omit “or” at the end of paragraph (a) and after that paragraph insert—

“(aa) is temporarily released under rules under section 300 of the Armed Forces Act 2006; or”;

(d) in sub-paragraph (6)(a) for the words from “imprisoned” to the end substitute “ in service custody; and ”.

(3) In paragraph 6(2)(b) for the words from “subject to” to the end substitute “ subject to service law within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006. ”

Commencement Information

I188 Sch. 16 para. 123 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I189 Sch. 16 para. 123 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992 (c. 34) U.K.

124 U.K. In section 2 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992 (offences to which the Act applies), for subsection (4) substitute—

“(4) This Act applies to an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 if the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales (within the meaning given by that section) is an offence within a paragraph of subsection (1) above.”

Commencement Information

I190 Sch. 16 para. 124 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I191 Sch. 16 para. 124 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

125 U.K. In section 3 of that Act (power to displace restrictions in section 1), after subsection (6A) insert—

“(6B) Where a person is charged with an offence to which this Act applies by virtue of section 2(4), this section applies as if—

(a) in subsections (1) and (2) for any reference to the judge there were substituted a reference to the court; and

(b) subsections (6) and (6A) were omitted.”

Commencement Information

I192 Sch. 16 para. 125 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I193 Sch. 16 para. 125 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

126 U.K. In section 4 of that Act (special rules for cases of incest or buggery), omit subsection (9).

Commencement Information

I194 Sch. 16 para. 126 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I195 Sch. 16 para. 126 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

127 (1) Section 6 of that Act (interpretation etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) omit the definitions of “corresponding civil offence” and “service offence”.

(3) After that subsection insert—

“(1A) Section 48 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (attempts, conspiracy, incitement and aiding and abetting outside England and Wales) applies for the purposes of this Act as if the reference in subsection (3)(b) of that section to any of the following provisions of that Act were a reference to any provision of this Act.”

(4) In subsection (3) for “a service offence” substitute “ an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

(5) In subsection (3A) for the words from “a service offence” to “ as charged with the offence ” substitute “ an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 if he is charged (under Part 5 of that Act) with the offence ”.

Commencement Information

I196 Sch. 16 para. 127 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I197 Sch. 16 para. 127 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

128 U.K. Omit section 7 of that Act (courts-martial).

Commencement Information

I198 Sch. 16 para. 128 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I199 Sch. 16 para. 128 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

129 U.K. In section 8 of that Act (short title, commencement and extent, etc) omit subsection (7).

Commencement Information

I200 Sch. 16 para. 129 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I201 Sch. 16 para. 129 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33) U.K.

130 U.K. In section 39 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (power to apply sections 34 to 38 to armed forces), for subsection (2) substitute—

“(2) This section applies to any proceedings before an officer or court in respect of a service offence (other than proceedings before a civilian court); and “service offence” and “civilian court” here have the same meanings as in the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

Commencement Information

I202 Sch. 16 para. 130 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I203 Sch. 16 para. 130 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 (c. 23) U.K.

131 U.K. In Schedule 3 to the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995, in paragraph 5 for sub-paragraph (1) substitute—

“(1) In paragraph 1(3)(a) the reference to an offence mentioned in paragraph 5 of Schedule 2 includes an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 as respects which the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales (within the meaning given by that section) is an offence mentioned in that paragraph.

(1A) In paragraphs 3 and 4, references to an offence under the law of any part of the United Kingdom include an offence under section 42 of that Act.

(1B) In paragraph 3(2)(c) the reference to a community order includes a service community order or overseas community order under that Act.”

Commencement Information

I204 Sch. 16 para. 131 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I205 Sch. 16 para. 131 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26) U.K.

132 U.K. In section 166(5)(a) of the Pensions Act 1995 (pensions on divorce etc), for the words from “section 203(1) and (2) of the Army Act 1955” to “1957” substitute “ section 356 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I206 Sch. 16 para. 132 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I207 Sch. 16 para. 132 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 46) U.K.

133 U.K. In section 307 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (interpretation)—

(a) in subsection (2)—

(i) for “court-martial”, both times it occurs, substitute “ service court ”;

(ii) for the words “under the” to the end substitute “ for an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006. ”;

(b) after that subsection insert—

“(2A) In subsection (2), “service court” means—

(a) the Court Martial;

(b) the Summary Appeal Court;

(c) the Court Martial Appeal Court; or

(d) the Supreme Court on an appeal brought from the Court Martial Appeal Court.”

Commencement Information

I208 Sch. 16 para. 133 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I209 Sch. 16 para. 133 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c. 50) U.K.

134 U.K. In section 68 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (interpretation)—

(a) in subsection (1) for the definition of “criminal proceedings” substitute—

““criminal proceedings” includes service law proceedings (as defined by section 324(5) of the Armed Forces Act 2006);”;

(b) in subsection (1C), in the definition of “offence” for the words from “any offence” to “1957” substitute “ any service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I210 Sch. 16 para. 134 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I211 Sch. 16 para. 134 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/3213 (N.I. 22)) U.K.

135 U.K. In Article 162(5)(a) of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (pensions on divorce etc), for the words from “section 203(1) and (2) of the Army Act 1955” to “1957” substitute “ section 356 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I212 Sch. 16 para. 135 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I213 Sch. 16 para. 135 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18) U.K.

136 U.K. In section 192 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (armed forces)—

(a) in subsection (4)—

(i) in paragraph (a) for the words from “a complaint” to “those procedures” substitute “ a service complaint ”;

(ii) in paragraph (b) for “complaint” substitute “ service complaint ”;

(b) in subsection (5)(b) for “the service procedures for the redress of complaints” substitute “ the service complaint procedures ”;

(c) for subsection (6) substitute—

“(6A) In subsections (4) and (5)—

• “service complaint” means a complaint under section 334 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;

• “the service complaint procedures” means the procedures prescribed by regulations under that section.”

Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (c. 25) U.K.

137 U.K. For section 78 of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 substitute—

“78 Application to armed forces

(1) Subject to subsection (2), nothing in this Act applies in relation to—

(a) proceedings before a court (other than a civilian court) in respect of a service offence; or

(b) any investigation conducted with a view to its being ascertained whether a person should be charged with a service offence or whether a person charged with such an offence is guilty of it.

(2) The Secretary of State may by order—

(a) make as regards any proceedings mentioned in subsection (1)(a) provision equivalent to the provisions contained in or made under Part 1, subject to such modifications as he considers appropriate;

(b) make as regards any investigation mentioned in subsection (1)(b) provision equivalent to the provisions contained in or made under Part 2, subject to such modifications as he considers appropriate.

(3) An order under this section may make provision in such way as the Secretary of State considers appropriate, and may in particular apply any of the provisions concerned, with or without modifications.

(4) In this section—

(a) “civilian court” and “service offence” have the same meanings as in the Armed Forces Act 2006;

(b) references to charges are to charges brought under Part 5 of that Act.”

Commencement Information

I214 Sch. 16 para. 137 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I215 Sch. 16 para. 137 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Armed Forces Act 1996 (c. 46) U.K.

138 U.K. In section 6 of the Armed Forces Act 1996 (abrogation of common law corroboration rules), in subsection (3) for the words from “for any offence” to the end substitute “before—

(a) the Court Martial;

(b) the Summary Appeal Court;

(c) the Service Civilian Court;

(d) the Court Martial Appeal Court; or

(e) the Supreme Court on an appeal brought from the Court Martial Appeal Court.”

Commencement Information

I216 Sch. 16 para. 138 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I217 Sch. 16 para. 138 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

F2 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 16 para. 139 and cross-heading repealed (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 16; S.I. 2008/3068, art. 5, Sch. (with arts. 6-13)

F2 139 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Commencement Information

I218 Sch. 16 para. 139 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I219 Sch. 16 para. 139 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997 (c. 27) U.K.

140 U.K. In Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997 (compensation payments), in paragraph 2 after “2000” insert “ or section 175 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I220 Sch. 16 para. 140 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I221 Sch. 16 para. 140 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (c. 43) U.K.

141 U.K. In section 31A(5) of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (termination of licences of persons serving preventive sentences), in the definition of “preventive sentence”, at the end insert “ (including such a sentence of imprisonment or detention passed as a result of section 219 or 221 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”.

Commencement Information

I222 Sch. 16 para. 141 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I223 Sch. 16 para. 141 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

142 (1) Section 34 of that Act (meaning of “life sentence” for purposes of Chapter 2 of Part 2) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) in paragraph (d) at the end insert “ (including one passed as a result of section 219 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(b) in paragraph (e) at the end insert “ (including one passed as a result of section 221 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”;

(c) after that paragraph add—

“(f) a sentence of detention for life under section 209 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;

(g) a sentence under section 218 of that Act (detention at Her Majesty's pleasure).”

(3) Omit subsection (3).

Commencement Information

I224 Sch. 16 para. 142 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I225 Sch. 16 para. 142 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

143 U.K. In section 47(4) of that Act (application of section 47), at the end of paragraph (b) insert “ or ” and for paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute—

“(c) Schedule 4 to the Armed Forces Act 2006 (including as applied by section 16(2) of the Court Martial Appeals Act 1968).”

Commencement Information

I226 Sch. 16 para. 143 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I227 Sch. 16 para. 143 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

144 U.K. In section 57 of that Act (extent etc), for subsection (8) substitute—

“(8) Nothing in subsection (4) above affects the extent of section 47 of this Act so far as it confers a power on the Court Martial or the Court Martial Appeal Court.”

Commencement Information

I228 Sch. 16 para. 144 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I229 Sch. 16 para. 144 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

145 U.K. In Schedule 1 to that Act (transfer of prisoners within the British Islands), in paragraph 20(1) (interpretation)—

(a) before the definition of “prison” insert—

“detention and training order” includes an order under section 211 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;”;

(b) in the definition of “sentence of imprisonment”, after “detention” insert “ (except a sentence of service detention within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”.

Commencement Information

I230 Sch. 16 para. 145 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I231 Sch. 16 para. 145 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Police Act 1997 (c. 50) U.K.

146 (1) Section 93 of the Police Act 1997 (authorisations to interfere with property etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3)(aa) for “Royal Navy Regulating Branch” substitute “ Royal Navy Police ”.

(3) In subsection (5)(eb) for “Royal Navy Regulating Branch” substitute “ Royal Navy Police ”.

(4) In subsection (6A)(a) for “subject to service discipline” substitute “ who is subject to service law or is a civilian subject to service discipline ”.

(5) For subsection (6B) substitute—

“(6B) In subsection (6A) “subject to service law” and “civilian subject to service discipline” have the same meanings as in the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

Commencement Information

I232 Sch. 16 para. 146(1) in force at 4.6.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/1442, art. 2(1)

I233 Sch. 16 para. 146(1)(4)(5) in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I234 Sch. 16 para. 146(1)(4)(5) in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

I235 Sch. 16 para. 146(2)(3) in force at 4.6.2007 by S.I. 2007/1442, art. 2(1)

147 U.K. In section 94(2)(db) of that Act (authorisations given in absence of authorising officer), for “Royal Navy Regulating Branch” substitute “ Royal Navy Police ”.

Commencement Information

I236 Sch. 16 para. 147 in force at 4.6.2007 by S.I. 2007/1442, art. 2(1)

148 U.K. In section 108(1) of that Act (interpretation of Part 3), in the definition of “criminal proceedings”, for paragraphs (a) to (c) substitute “ proceedings (whether or not before a court) in respect of a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006; ”.

Commencement Information

I237 Sch. 16 para. 148 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I238 Sch. 16 para. 148 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

149 U.K. In section 113B(10) of that Act (enhanced criminal record certificates: meaning of “police force”), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—

“(a) the Royal Navy Police;”.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Sch. 16 para. 149 extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (10.12.2009) by The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Guernsey) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/3215), art. 5, reg. 1(2)

Commencement Information

I239 Sch. 16 para. 149 in force at 4.6.2007 by S.I. 2007/1442, art. 2(1)

Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (S.I. 1997/869 (N.I. 6)) U.K.

150 (1) Article 71 of the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (application to Crown etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (8)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (a) for the words from “a complaint” to “those procedures” substitute “ a service complaint in respect of the act complained of ”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (b) for “complaint” substitute “ service complaint ”.

(3) In paragraph (10) for “the service redress procedures” substitute “ the service complaint procedures ”.

(4) In paragraph (12), for the definition of “the service redress procedures” substitute—

““service complaint” means a complaint under section 334 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;

“the service complaint procedures” means the procedures prescribed by regulations under that section;”.

Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (S.I. 1997/1183 (N.I. 12)) U.K.

151 U.K. In Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (compensation payments), in paragraph 2 after “1994” insert “ or section 175 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I240 Sch. 16 para. 151 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I241 Sch. 16 para. 151 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Landmines Act 1998 (c. 33) U.K.

152 U.K. In section 5(7) of the Landmines Act 1998 (international military operations), in the definition of “Her Majesty's armed forces” for “Army Act 1955” substitute “ Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I242 Sch. 16 para. 152 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I243 Sch. 16 para. 152 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37) U.K.

153 U.K. In section 38(4)(h) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (youth justice services), after “detention and training order” insert “ (including an order under section 211 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”.

Commencement Information

I244 Sch. 16 para. 153 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I245 Sch. 16 para. 153 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

154 U.K. In section 41(5) of that Act (functions of Youth Justice Board)—

(a) in paragraph (i), for sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) substitute—

“(i) secure accommodation, within the meaning given by section 107 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000, for the purpose of detaining persons subject to orders under section 100, 104(3)(a) or 105(2) of that Act or section 211 or 214 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;

(ii) accommodation which is or may be used for the purpose of detaining persons sentenced under section 90 or 91 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 or section 209 or 218 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;”;

(b) in paragraph (j), for sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) substitute—

“(i) secure accommodation, within the meaning given by section 107 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000, to be used for detaining a person in accordance with a determination under section 102(1), 104(3)(a) or 105(2) of that Act or section 214(3) of the Armed Forces Act 2006; or

(ii) accommodation to be used for detaining a person in accordance with a direction by the Secretary of State under section 92 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 or a determination by the Secretary of State under section 210 or 218(3) of the Armed Forces Act 2006;”.

Commencement Information

I246 Sch. 16 para. 154 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I247 Sch. 16 para. 154 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

155 U.K. In Schedule 3 to that Act (procedure where persons sent for trial under section 51), in paragraph 9(5) (definition of “previous conviction”) for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) a previous conviction of a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (“conviction” here including anything that under section 376(1) and (2) of that Act is to be treated as a conviction).”

Commencement Information

I248 Sch. 16 para. 155 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I249 Sch. 16 para. 155 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42) U.K.

156 U.K. In section 4(5)(c) of the Human Rights Act 1998 (declaration of incompatibility), for “Courts-Martial Appeal Court” substitute “ Court Martial Appeal Court ”.

Commencement Information

I250 Sch. 16 para. 156 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I251 Sch. 16 para. 156 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

157 U.K. In section 5(5) of that Act (right of Crown to intervene), for “Courts-Martial Appeal Court” substitute “ Court Martial Appeal Court ”.

Commencement Information

I252 Sch. 16 para. 157 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I253 Sch. 16 para. 157 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (c. 23) U.K.

158 U.K. In section 44(13)(c) of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (reporting restrictions on alleged offences involving persons under 18: meaning of “person subject to service law”), for sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) substitute—

“(i) a person subject to service law within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006; or

(ii) a civilian subject to service discipline within the meaning of that Act.”

Commencement Information

I254 Sch. 16 para. 158 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I255 Sch. 16 para. 158 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

159 U.K. In section 63(1) of that Act (interpretation of Part 2), in the definition of “service court”, for paragraphs (a) to (c) substitute—

“(a) the Court Martial;

(b) the Service Civilian Court; or

(c) the Court Martial Appeal Court.”

Commencement Information

I256 Sch. 16 para. 159 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I257 Sch. 16 para. 159 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

160 U.K. In section 68 of that Act (extent etc), omit subsection (10).

Commencement Information

I258 Sch. 16 para. 160 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I259 Sch. 16 para. 160 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

161 U.K. In Schedule 7 to that Act (transitional provision), in paragraph 6(6)—

(a) in paragraph (a) for the words from “the prosecuting authority” to the end substitute “ the charge is brought under section 122 of the Armed Forces Act 2006; ”.

(b) for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) proceedings on appeal are to be taken to be instituted—

(i) in the case of an appeal under the Court Martial Appeals Act 1968, when the application for leave to appeal is lodged in accordance with section 9 of that Act;

(ii) in the case of an appeal under section 285 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (except one for which leave is required), when the notice of appeal is given;

(iii) in the case of an appeal under that section for which leave is required, when the application for leave to appeal is lodged;

(iv) in the case of a reference under section 34 of the Court Martial Appeals Act 1968 or section 12A or 12B of the Criminal Appeal Act 1995, when the reference is made.”

Commencement Information

I260 Sch. 16 para. 161 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I261 Sch. 16 para. 161 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30) U.K.

162 U.K. In section 44(1)(a) of the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (disapplication of restrictions on alienation), for the words from “section 203(1) and (2) of the Army Act 1955” to “1957” substitute “ section 356 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I262 Sch. 16 para. 162 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I263 Sch. 16 para. 162 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (c. 6) U.K.

163 (1) Section 82A of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (determination of tariffs for discretionary life sentences) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3)(b) for the words from “below” to “custody)” substitute “ (crediting periods of remand in custody) or under section 246 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (equivalent provision for service courts) ”.

(3) In each of subsections (7) and (8) for “a court-martial” substitute “ the Court Martial ”.

Commencement Information

I264 Sch. 16 para. 163 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I265 Sch. 16 para. 163 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

164 U.K. In section 99 of that Act (conversion of sentence of detention to sentence of imprisonment)—

(a) in subsection (5) after paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa) a sentence of detention under section 209 or 218 of the Armed Forces Act 2006,”;

(b) after that subsection add—

“(6) References in this section to a sentence under section 226 or 228 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 include such a sentence passed as a result of section 221 or 222 of the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

Commencement Information

I266 Sch. 16 para. 164 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I267 Sch. 16 para. 164 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

165 (1) Section 106A of that Act (which relates to the interaction of detention and training orders with sentences of detention, and is modified by section 213 of this Act) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) (definitions)—

(a) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “sentence of detention”, after “above” insert “ or section 209 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(b) after that definition insert “ and references in this section to a sentence of detention under section 228 of the 2003 Act include such a sentence passed as a result of section 222 of the Armed Forces Act 2006. ”

(3) In subsection (8) (provisions for the purposes of which a person subject to a sentence of detention and a detention and training order is to be treated as subject only to the sentence of detention)—

(a) in paragraph (b), for “and section 235” to the end substitute “ , section 235 of the 2003 Act and section 210 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (place of detention etc), ”;

(b) at the end of paragraph (c) add “, and

(d) section 214 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (offences committed during a detention and training order under that Act).”

Commencement Information

I268 Sch. 16 para. 165 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I269 Sch. 16 para. 165 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

166 U.K. For section 114 of that Act substitute—

“114 Offences under service law

(1) Where—

(a) a person has at any time been convicted of an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006, and

(b) the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales (within the meaning given by that section) was a class A drug trafficking offence or a domestic burglary,

the relevant section of this Chapter shall have effect as if he had at that time been convicted in England and Wales of that corresponding offence.

(2) Subsection (3) of section 113 applies for the purposes of this section as it applies for the purposes of that section.

(3) Section 48 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (attempts, conspiracy, incitement and aiding and abetting outside England and Wales) applies for the purposes of this section as if the reference in subsection (3)(b) of that section to any of the following provisions of that Act were a reference to this section.”

Commencement Information

I270 Sch. 16 para. 166 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I271 Sch. 16 para. 166 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

167 (1) Section 134 of that Act (effect of compensation order on subsequent award of damages in civil proceedings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsections (1) and (2) omit “or award”.

(3) For subsection (3) substitute—

“(3) In this section “service compensation order” means a service compensation order under the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

Commencement Information

I272 Sch. 16 para. 167 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I273 Sch. 16 para. 167 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

168 U.K. In section 163 of that Act (general definitions), in the definition of “court”, for “a court-martial” substitute “ the Court Martial ”.

Commencement Information

I274 Sch. 16 para. 168 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I275 Sch. 16 para. 168 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23) U.K.

169 U.K. In section 18(11) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (exceptions to section 17: meaning of “relevant judge”), for paragraph (c) substitute—

“(c) in relation to proceedings before the Court Martial, the judge advocate for those proceedings; or”.

Commencement Information

I276 Sch. 16 para. 169 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I277 Sch. 16 para. 169 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

170 U.K. In section 32(6)(g) of that Act (senior authorising officers for intrusive surveillance), for “Royal Navy Regulating Branch” substitute “ Royal Navy Police ”.

Commencement Information

I278 Sch. 16 para. 170 in force at 4.6.2007 by S.I. 2007/1442, art. 2(1)

171 (1) Section 33 of that Act (rules for grant of authorisations of surveillance etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (6)(d)—

(a) for “Royal Navy Regulating Branch,” substitute “ Royal Navy Police ”;

(b) for “person subject to service discipline” substitute “ person subject to service law or a civilian subject to service discipline ”.

(3) For subsection (7) substitute—

“(7) In subsection (6) “subject to service law” and “civilian subject to service discipline” have the same meanings as in the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

Commencement Information

I279 Sch. 16 para. 171(1) in force at 4.6.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/1442, art. 2(1)

I280 Sch. 16 para. 171(1) (2)(b) (3) in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I281 Sch. 16 para. 171(1) (2)(b) (3) in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

I282 Sch. 16 para. 171(2)(a) in force at 4.6.2007 by S.I. 2007/1442, art. 2(1)

172 U.K. In section 34(4)(g) of that Act (persons entitled to grant authorisation in the senior officer's absence)—

(a) for “Royal Navy Regulating Branch” substitute “ Royal Navy Police ”;

(b) for “that Branch” substitute “ that force ”.

Commencement Information

I283 Sch. 16 para. 172 in force at 4.6.2007 by S.I. 2007/1442, art. 2(1)

173 U.K. In section 41(7) of that Act (Secretary of State authorisations), for “Royal Navy Regulating Branch” substitute “ Royal Navy Police ”.

Commencement Information

I284 Sch. 16 para. 173 in force at 4.6.2007 by S.I. 2007/1442, art. 2(1)

174 U.K. In section 56(1) of that Act (interpretation of Part 3 (investigation of certain electronic data)), in the definition of “chief officer of police”, in paragraph (f) for “Royal Navy Regulating Branch” substitute “ Royal Navy Police ”.

Commencement Information

I285 Sch. 16 para. 174 in force at 4.6.2007 by S.I. 2007/1442, art. 2(1)

175 (1) Section 81 of that Act (general interpretation) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) in the definition of “Her Majesty's forces”, for “Army Act 1955” substitute “ Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(b) in the definition of “legal proceedings” after “tribunal” insert “ or proceedings before an officer in respect of a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(c) in the definition of “police force”, in paragraph (g) for “Royal Navy Regulating Branch” substitute “ Royal Navy Police ”.

(3) In subsection (4), for paragraphs (a) to (c) substitute “ proceedings before a court in respect of a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006, ”.

(4) In subsection (6)(b)—

(a) for “Royal Navy Regulating Branch” substitute “ Royal Navy Police ”;

(b) for the words from “that Branch” to the end substitute “ that force who is not for the time being attached to or serving either with that force or with another of those police forces ”.

Commencement Information

I286 Sch. 16 para. 175(1) in force at 4.6.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/1442, art. 2(1)

I287 Sch. 16 para. 175(1)(2)(a)(b)(3) in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I288 Sch. 16 para. 175(1)(2)(a)(b)(3) in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

I289 Sch. 16 para. 175(2)(c)(4) in force at 4.6.2007 by S.I. 2007/1442, art. 2(1)

Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36) U.K.

176 U.K. In section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (investigations and proceedings conducted by public authorities), for subsection (5) substitute—

“(5) In this section—

• “criminal proceedings” includes service law proceedings (as defined by section 324(5) of the Armed Forces Act 2006);

• “offence” includes a service offence (as defined by section 50 of that Act).”

Commencement Information

I290 Sch. 16 para. 176 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I291 Sch. 16 para. 176 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (c. 43) U.K.

177 U.K. In section 1 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (purposes of Chapter 1 of Part 1 (national probation service)), in subsection (2)(a) after “2003)” insert “ and service community orders and overseas community orders under the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I292 Sch. 16 para. 177 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I293 Sch. 16 para. 177 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

F3 178 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F3 Sch. 16 para. 178 repealed (28.3.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), s. 383(2), Sch. 17; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

179 (1) Section 27 of that Act (armed forces offences equivalent to “an offence against a child”) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) for “an armed forces offence” substitute “ an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

(3) For subsections (3) to (5) substitute—

“(3) Section 48 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (attempts, conspiracy, incitement and aiding and abetting outside England and Wales) applies for the purposes of subsection (2) of this section as if the reference in subsection (3)(b) of that section to any of the following provisions of that Act were a reference to subsection (2) of this section.”

Commencement Information

I294 Sch. 16 para. 179 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I295 Sch. 16 para. 179 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

180 (1) Section 30 of that Act (disqualification from working with children: supplemental) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) in the definition of “guardianship order”, omit the words from “the Army” to “1957 or”;

(b) in the definition of “qualifying sentence”—

(i) in paragraph (d) after “2000” insert “ or section 209 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(ii) in paragraph (e) after “or more” insert “ under section 100 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 or section 211 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(iii) omit paragraph (f);

(c) in the definition of “relevant order”, for “a court-martial or the Courts-Martial Appeal Court” substitute “ the Court Martial or the Court Martial Appeal Court ”;

(d) in the definition of “superior court”, for “a court-martial or the Courts-Martial Appeal Court” substitute “ the Court Martial or the Court Martial Appeal Court ”.

(3) Omit subsection (2).

(4) In subsection (3), omit “, or to a sentence of detention imposed by a court-martial or the Courts-Martial Appeal Court,”.

Commencement Information

I296 Sch. 16 para. 180 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I297 Sch. 16 para. 180 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

181 U.K. In section 31(2) of that Act (appeals) for “a court-martial”, in both places, substitute “ the Court Martial ”.

Commencement Information

I298 Sch. 16 para. 181 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I299 Sch. 16 para. 181 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

182 U.K. In section 33 of that Act (provisions relating to application for review of disqualification)—

(a) in subsection (7), in the definition of “order for admission to hospital”, omit paragraph (a);

(b) in subsection (8)(a), for “(f)” substitute “ (e) ”.

Commencement Information

I300 Sch. 16 para. 182 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I301 Sch. 16 para. 182 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

183 U.K. In section 42 of that Act (interpretation of Part 2 (protection of children)) omit—

(a) in subsection (1), the definition of “armed forces offence”;

(b) subsection (2).

Commencement Information

I302 Sch. 16 para. 183 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I303 Sch. 16 para. 183 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

184 U.K. In section 62(5) of that Act (meaning of “sentence of imprisonment” for purposes of section 62)—

(a) in paragraph (f) at the end insert “ (including one passed as a result of section 221 or 222 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”;

(b) after that paragraph insert—

“(g) a sentence of detention under section 209 or 218 of the Armed Forces Act 2006, and

(h) an order under section 211 of that Act,”.

Commencement Information

I304 Sch. 16 para. 184 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I305 Sch. 16 para. 184 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

185 U.K. In section 64(5) of that Act (meaning of “sentence of imprisonment” for purposes of section 64)—

(a) in paragraph (f) at the end insert “ (including one passed as a result of section 221 or 222 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”;

(b) after that paragraph insert—

“(g) a sentence of detention under section 209 or 218 of the Armed Forces Act 2006, and

(h) an order under section 211 of that Act,”.

Commencement Information

I306 Sch. 16 para. 185 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I307 Sch. 16 para. 185 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

186 U.K. In section 81(2) of that Act (extent)—

(a) in paragraph (a) for “courts-martial or the Courts-Martial Appeal Court” substitute “ the Court Martial or the Court Martial Appeal Court ”;

(b) omit paragraph (h).

Commencement Information

I308 Sch. 16 para. 186 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I309 Sch. 16 para. 186 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16) U.K.

187 U.K. In section 88(8) of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (functions of Central Police Training and Development Authority)—

(a) in paragraph (g) for “Royal Navy Regulating Branch” substitute “ Royal Navy Police ”;

(b) omit paragraph (j).

Commencement Information

I310 Sch. 16 para. 187(a) in force at 4.6.2007 by S.I. 2007/1442, art. 2(1)

I311 Sch. 16 para. 187(b) in force at 1.1.2008 by S.I. 2007/2913, art. 3

International Criminal Court Act 2001 (c. 17) U.K.

188 U.K. In section 32(6) of the International Criminal Court Act 2001 (meaning of “prisoner” in that section) for “detention” substitute “ service detention (within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”.

Commencement Information

I312 Sch. 16 para. 188 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I313 Sch. 16 para. 188 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

189 U.K. In section 67(3) of that Act (definition of person subject to UK service jurisdiction), for paragraphs (a) to (c) substitute “ a person subject to service law, or a civilian subject to service discipline, within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006. ”

Commencement Information

I314 Sch. 16 para. 189 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I315 Sch. 16 para. 189 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

190 U.K. In section 75 of that Act (meaning of “national court” and “service court” in that Act) for the definition of “service court” substitute—

““service court” means—

(a) the Court Martial;

(b) the Service Civilian Court;

(c) the Court Martial Appeal Court; or

(d) the Supreme Court on an appeal brought from the Court Martial Appeal Court.”

Commencement Information

I316 Sch. 16 para. 190 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I317 Sch. 16 para. 190 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

191 U.K. In Part 1 of Schedule 2 to that Act (delivery up of persons subject to criminal proceedings etc), in paragraph 5(5)(b) (meaning of “prisoner” in paragraph 5) for “detention” substitute “ service detention (within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”.

Commencement Information

I318 Sch. 16 para. 191 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I319 Sch. 16 para. 191 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Armed Forces Act 2001 (c. 19) U.K.

192 (1) Section 26 of the Armed Forces Act 2001 (power to make provision for orders as to costs) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for the words from “courts-martial” to “services Acts” substitute “ any of the Court Martial, the Summary Appeal Court, the Service Civilian Court and the Court Martial Appeal Court, in any case where the court is satisfied that one party to proceedings before that court ”.

(3) In subsection (2)(d) for “a Standing Civilian Court” substitute “ the Service Civilian Court ”.

(4) In subsection (3)—

(a) in paragraph (a) for the words from “a court-martial” to the end substitute “ the Court Martial under the regulations may appeal to the Court Martial Appeal Court; ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) for “a summary appeal court or a Standing Civilian Court” substitute “ the Summary Appeal Court or the Service Civilian Court ”.

(5) Omit subsection (4).

Commencement Information

I320 Sch. 16 para. 192 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I321 Sch. 16 para. 192 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

193 (1) Section 27 of that Act (costs against legal representatives) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for the words from the beginning to “may disallow” substitute “In any proceedings before—

(a) the Court Martial,

(b) the Summary Appeal Court,

(c) the Service Civilian Court, or

(d) the Court Martial Appeal Court,

the court may disallow ”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) in paragraph (a) for the words from “a court-martial” to the end substitute “ the Court Martial under subsection (1) may appeal to the Court Martial Appeal Court; ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) for “a summary appeal court or a Standing Civilian Court” substitute “ the Summary Appeal Court or the Service Civilian Court ”.

(4) In subsection (3), in the definition of “legal or other representative” for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) a person appointed under section 365 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (prosecuting officers);”.

Commencement Information

I322 Sch. 16 para. 193 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I323 Sch. 16 para. 193 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

194 (1) Section 28 of that Act (provisions supplementary to sections 26 and 27) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “prosecuting authority of its” substitute “ Director of Service Prosecutions (“the Director”) of his ”;

(b) for “under the services Acts” substitute “ before a court mentioned in section 27(1) ”;

(c) for “prosecuting authority” in the second place where it occurs substitute “ Director ”.

(3) In subsection (2) for “prosecuting authority” in both places substitute “ Director ”.

(4) Omit subsections (3) to (5).

Commencement Information

I324 Sch. 16 para. 194 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I325 Sch. 16 para. 194 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

195 (1) Section 30 of that Act (conditional release from custody) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “a court-martial, a summary appeal court or a Standing Civilian Court” substitute “ the Court Martial, the Summary Appeal Court or the Service Civilian Court ”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) in paragraph (a) for the words from “a court-martial” to the end substitute “ the Court Martial, the determination of an appeal to the Court Martial Appeal Court, ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) for the words from “a summary appeal court” to “1957 Act” substitute “ the Summary Appeal Court, the determination of an appeal to the High Court under section 149(2) of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(c) in paragraph (c) for the words from “a Standing Civilian Court” to the end substitute “ the Service Civilian Court, the determination of an appeal to the Court Martial or of an appeal from the Court Martial to the Court Martial Appeal Court. ”

(4) In subsection (4)—

(a) for paragraph (d) substitute—

“(d) create service offences punishable by any of the punishments mentioned in the Table in section 164 of the Armed Forces Act 2006,”;

(b) in paragraph (e) for the words from “1955 Acts” to “Armed Forces Act 1976 (c. 52)” substitute “ Court Martial Appeals Act 1968 or the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

(5) For subsections (5) and (6) substitute—

“(5A) Where an order under this section creates an offence punishable with imprisonment, the maximum term it may authorise is two years.”

Commencement Information

I326 Sch. 16 para. 195 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I327 Sch. 16 para. 195 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24) U.K.

196 U.K. In Schedule 1 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (forfeiture of terrorist cash), in paragraph 16(3)(a) (case where compensation order made), after “2000 (c. 6),” insert “ or in pursuance of a service compensation order under the Armed Forces Act 2006, ”.

Commencement Information

I328 Sch. 16 para. 196 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I329 Sch. 16 para. 196 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29) U.K.

197 U.K. In section 308(4)(a) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (general exceptions), after “2000 (c. 6)” insert “ or in pursuance of a service compensation order under the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I330 Sch. 16 para. 197 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I331 Sch. 16 para. 197 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20) U.K.

198 U.K. In section 90(1) of the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (Crown application etc), for the words from “Her Majesty's” to “Army Act 1955 (c. 18),” substitute “ any of Her Majesty's forces (within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”.

Commencement Information

I332 Sch. 16 para. 198 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I333 Sch. 16 para. 198 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

199 U.K. In section 101(1) of that Act (military application), for the words from “Her Majesty's” to “Army Act 1955 (c. 18)” substitute “ any of Her Majesty's forces (within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”.

Commencement Information

I334 Sch. 16 para. 199 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I335 Sch. 16 para. 199 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Extradition Act 2003 (c. 41) U.K.

200 U.K. In section 3 of the Extradition Act 2003 (arrest under certified Part 1 warrant)—

(a) for subsections (3) and (4) substitute—

“(3) The warrant may be executed by a service policeman anywhere, but only if the person is subject to service law or is a civilian subject to service discipline.”;

(b) omit subsection (6).

Commencement Information

I336 Sch. 16 para. 200 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I337 Sch. 16 para. 200 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

201 U.K. In section 5 of that Act (provisional arrest), for subsections (3) to (5) substitute—

“(3) A service policeman may arrest a person under subsection (1) only if the person is subject to service law or is a civilian subject to service discipline.

(4) If a service policeman has power to arrest a person under subsection (1) he may exercise the power anywhere.”

Commencement Information

I338 Sch. 16 para. 201 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I339 Sch. 16 para. 201 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

202 U.K. In section 71 of that Act (arrest warrant following extradition request)—

(a) for subsection (6) substitute—

“(6) If a warrant issued under this section—

(a) is directed to a service policeman, and

(b) is in respect of a person subject to service law or a civilian subject to service discipline,

it may be executed anywhere.”;

(b) omit subsection (8).

Commencement Information

I340 Sch. 16 para. 202 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I341 Sch. 16 para. 202 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

203 U.K. In section 73 of that Act (provisional warrant)—

(a) for subsection (7) substitute—

“(7) If a warrant issued under this section—

(a) is directed to a service policeman, and

(b) is in respect of a person subject to service law or a civilian subject to service discipline,

it may be executed anywhere.”;

(b) omit subsection (9).

Commencement Information

I342 Sch. 16 para. 203 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I343 Sch. 16 para. 203 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

204 U.K. In section 155 of that Act (service personnel) for the words from “military law” to the end substitute “ service law. ”

Commencement Information

I344 Sch. 16 para. 204 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I345 Sch. 16 para. 204 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

205 U.K. In section 216 of that Act (interpretative provisions)—

(a) after subsection (7) insert—

“(7A) “Civilian subject to service discipline” has the same meaning as in the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

(b) for subsections (13) and (14) substitute—

“(13) “Service policeman” means anyone who is, or by reason of section 375(5) of the Armed Forces Act 2006 is to be treated as, a service policeman for the purposes of that Act.

(13A) “Subject to service law” has the same meaning as in that Act.”

Commencement Information

I346 Sch. 16 para. 205 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I347 Sch. 16 para. 205 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42) U.K.

206 U.K. In section 81(3)(b) of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (persons formerly subject to Part 1 of Sex Offenders Act 1997), omit “or a term of service detention”.

Commencement Information

I348 Sch. 16 para. 206 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I349 Sch. 16 para. 206 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

207 U.K. In section 116 of that Act (qualifying offenders for purposes of section 114)—

(a) in subsection (2)(c), after “93” insert “ or 93A ”;

(b) after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) In subsection (2)(c) references to the corresponding civil offence are to be read, in relation to an offence within paragraph 93A of Schedule 3, as references to the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales.”

Commencement Information

I350 Sch. 16 para. 207 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I351 Sch. 16 para. 207 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

208 (1) Section 131 of that Act (young offenders: application) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (a) after “detention and training order” insert “ (including an order under section 211 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”.

(3) In paragraph (h) after “2000 (c. 6),” insert “ section 209 or 218 of the Armed Forces Act 2006, ”.

(4) In paragraph (k) after “2003” insert “ (including one passed as a result of section 221 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”.

(5) In paragraph (l) for “that Act” substitute “ the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (including one passed as a result of section 222 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) ”.

Commencement Information

I352 Sch. 16 para. 208 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I353 Sch. 16 para. 208 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

209 (1) Section 133 (Part 2: general interpretation) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for the definition of “order for conditional discharge” substitute—

““order for conditional discharge” means an order under any of the following provisions discharging the offender conditionally—

(a) section 12 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000;

(b) Article 4 of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1996;

(c) section 185 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;

(d) paragraph 3 of Schedule 5A to the Army Act 1955 or Air Force Act 1955 or Schedule 4A to the Naval Discipline Act 1957;”;

(b) in the definition of “the period of conditional discharge” for paragraphs (c) to (e) substitute—

“(c) section 185(2) of the Armed Forces Act 2006;”;

(c) after the definition of “risk of sexual harm order” insert—

““service detention” has the meaning given by section 374 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;”;

(d) omit the definition of “term of service detention”.

(3) In subsection (1A) after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba) Schedule 4 to the Armed Forces Act 2006 (including as applied by section 16(2) of the Court Martial Appeals Act 1968),”.

Commencement Information

I354 Sch. 16 para. 209 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I355 Sch. 16 para. 209 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

210 U.K. In section 134(1) of that Act (conditional discharges and probation orders), after paragraph (c) insert—

“(ca) section 187(1) of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (conviction with absolute or conditional discharge deemed not to be a conviction);”.

Commencement Information

I356 Sch. 16 para. 210 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I357 Sch. 16 para. 210 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

211 (1) Section 137 of that Act (service courts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(d), for the words from “the offence under section 70” to the end substitute “ an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 as respects which the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales (within the meaning given by that section) is that offence. ”

(3) In subsection (4) for “a court-martial or Standing Civilian Court” substitute “ the Court Martial or the Service Civilian Court ”.

(4) After that subsection add—

“(5) In subsection (1)(a) the reference to a service court includes a reference to the following—

(a) the Court Martial Appeal Court;

(b) the Supreme Court on an appeal brought from the Court Martial Appeal Court;

(c) a court-martial;

(d) a Standing Civilian Court.”

Commencement Information

I358 Sch. 16 para. 211 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I359 Sch. 16 para. 211 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

212 (1) Schedule 3 to that Act (sexual offences for purposes of Part 2) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 93—

(a) in sub-paragraph (2) omit “service”;

(b) after that sub-paragraph add—

“(3) In sub-paragraph (2), the reference to detention is to detention awarded under section 71(1)(e) of the Army Act 1955 or Air Force Act 1955 or section 43(1)(e) of the Naval Discipline Act 1957.”

(3) After that paragraph insert—

“93A (1) An offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 as respects which the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales (within the meaning given by that section) is an offence listed in any of paragraphs 1 to 35.

(2) A reference in any of those paragraphs to being made the subject of a community sentence of at least 12 months is to be read, in relation to an offence under that section, as a reference to—

(a) being made the subject of a service community order or overseas community order under the Armed Forces Act 2006 of at least 12 months; or

(b) being sentenced to a term of service detention of at least 112 days.

(3) Section 48 of that Act (attempts, conspiracy, incitement and aiding and abetting outside England and Wales) applies for the purposes of this paragraph as if the reference in subsection (3)(b) to any of the following provisions of that Act were a reference to this paragraph.”

Commencement Information

I360 Sch. 16 para. 212 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I361 Sch. 16 para. 212 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

213 U.K. In Schedule 5 to that Act (other offences for purposes of Part 2), after paragraph 172 insert—

“172A (1) An offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 as respects which the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales (within the meaning given by that section) is an offence listed in any of paragraphs 1 to 63A.

(2) Section 48 of that Act (attempts, conspiracy, incitement and aiding and abetting outside England and Wales) applies for the purposes of this paragraph as if the reference in subsection (3)(b) to any of the following provisions of that Act were a reference to this paragraph.”

Commencement Information

I362 Sch. 16 para. 213 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I363 Sch. 16 para. 213 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) U.K.

214 (1) Section 94 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (extension of section 31 of the Armed Forces Act 2001) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsection (1) substitute—

“(1) Section 323 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (provision in consequence of criminal justice enactments) applies in relation to an enactment contained in this Part so far as relating to matters not specified in subsection (2) of section 324 of that Act as it applies in relation to a criminal justice enactment (within the meaning given by that section).”

(3) In subsection (2) for “that section” substitute “ section 323 of that Act ”.

(4) For subsection (3) substitute—

“(3) In subsection (2) “service offence” has the same meaning as in the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

Commencement Information

I364 Sch. 16 para. 214 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I365 Sch. 16 para. 214 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

215 U.K. In section 112(1) of that Act (interpretation of Chapter 1 of Part 11 (evidence of bad character)), for the definition of “service offence” substitute—

““service offence” has the same meaning as in the Armed Forces Act 2006;”.

Commencement Information

I366 Sch. 16 para. 215 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I367 Sch. 16 para. 215 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

216 U.K. In section 143(4) of that Act (meaning of “previous conviction”), for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) a previous conviction of a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (“conviction” here including anything that under section 376(1) and (2) of that Act is to be treated as a conviction).”

Commencement Information

I368 Sch. 16 para. 216 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I369 Sch. 16 para. 216 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

217 (1) Section 151 of that Act (community order for persistent offender previously fined) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (4) for the words from “the finding of guilt” to the end substitute “ conviction in service disciplinary proceedings ”.

(3) In subsection (5) after “compensation order” insert “ , or a service compensation order awarded in service disciplinary proceedings, ”.

(4) After subsection (7) add—

“(8) In this section—

(a) “service disciplinary proceedings” means proceedings (whether or not before a court) in respect of a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006; and

(b) any reference to conviction or sentence, in the context of service disciplinary proceedings, includes anything that under section 376(1) to (3) of that Act is to be treated as a conviction or sentence.”

Commencement Information

I370 Sch. 16 para. 217 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I371 Sch. 16 para. 217 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F4 Sch. 16 para. 218 repealed (31.10.2009) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), s. 153(7), Sch. 28 Pt. 2; S.I. 2009/2606, art. 3(j)(ii)

219 U.K. In section 237 of that Act (meaning of “ fixed-term prisoner ”), at the end of the title insert “ etc ” and after subsection (1) insert—

“(1B) In this Chapter—

(a) references to a sentence of imprisonment include such a sentence passed by a service court;

(b) references to a sentence of detention under section 91 of the Sentencing Act include a sentence of detention under section 209 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;

(c) references to a sentence under section 227 of this Act include a sentence under that section passed as a result of section 220 of the Armed Forces Act 2006; and

(d) references to a sentence under section 228 of this Act include a sentence under that section passed as a result of section 222 of that Act.

(1C) Nothing in subsection (1B) has the effect that section 240 or 265 (provision equivalent to which is made by the Armed Forces Act 2006) applies to a service court.”

Commencement Information

I372 Sch. 16 para. 219 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I373 Sch. 16 para. 219 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

220 U.K. In section 241 of that Act (effect of direction under section 240 on release on licence), after subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) In subsection (1) the reference to a direction under section 240 includes a direction under section 246 of the Armed Forces Act 2006.”

Commencement Information

I374 Sch. 16 para. 220 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I375 Sch. 16 para. 220 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

221 U.K. In section 246 of that Act (disapplication of power to release prisoners on licence early), after subsection (4) insert—

“(4A) In subsection (4)—

(a) the reference in paragraph (d) to a community order includes a service community order or overseas community order under the Armed Forces Act 2006; and

(b) the reference in paragraph (i) to a direction under section 240 includes a direction under section 246 of that Act.”

Commencement Information

I376 Sch. 16 para. 221 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I377 Sch. 16 para. 221 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

222 U.K. In section 250 of that Act (licence conditions) after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) If the sentence (or, if more than one, each sentence) that the prisoner is serving is one in relation to which no custody plus or intermittent custody order is in force, subsection (2) has effect as if there were omitted—

(a) paragraph (a)(i);

(b) the words “so far as not inconsistent with them,” in paragraph (a)(ii); and

(c) the words from “and which” in paragraph (b)(i).”

Commencement Information

I378 Sch. 16 para. 222 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I379 Sch. 16 para. 222 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

223 U.K. In section 251(3) of that Act (licence conditions on re-release of prisoner serving sentence of less than 12 months) after “relevant court order” add “ (if any) ”.

Commencement Information

I380 Sch. 16 para. 223 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I381 Sch. 16 para. 223 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

224 (1) Section 252 of that Act (duty to comply with licence conditions) is renumbered as subsection (1) of that section. U.K.

(2) After that subsection insert—

“(2) But where—

(a) the licence relates to a sentence of imprisonment passed by a service court,

(b) no custody plus order was made in relation to the sentence, or such an order was made but subsequently revoked, and

(c) the person is residing outside the British Islands,

the conditions specified in the licence apply to him only so far as it is practicable for him to comply with them where he is residing.”

Commencement Information

I382 Sch. 16 para. 224 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I383 Sch. 16 para. 224 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

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Textual Amendments

F5 Sch. 16 para. 225 repealed (31.10.2009) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), s. 153(7), Sch. 28 Pt. 2; S.I. 2009/2606, art. 3(j)(ii)

226 U.K. In section 263(1)(a) of that Act (concurrent terms), omit “by any court”.

Commencement Information

I384 Sch. 16 para. 226 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I385 Sch. 16 para. 226 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

227 U.K. In section 268 of that Act (interpretation of Chapter 6 of Part 12), in the definition of “fixed-term prisoner” after “237(1)” insert “ (as extended by section 237(1B)) ”.

Commencement Information

I386 Sch. 16 para. 227 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I387 Sch. 16 para. 227 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

228 U.K. In section 269(3)(b) of that Act (determination of minimum term in relation to mandatory life sentence), after “custody)” insert “ or under section 246 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (equivalent provision for service courts) ”.

Commencement Information

I388 Sch. 16 para. 228 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I389 Sch. 16 para. 228 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

229 U.K. In section 272 of that Act (review of minimum term on a reference by the Attorney General), omit subsections (2) and (3).

Commencement Information

I390 Sch. 16 para. 229 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I391 Sch. 16 para. 229 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

230 U.K. In section 277 of that Act (interpretation of Chapter 7 of Part 12 (effect of life sentence)), in the definition of “court”, for “a court-martial” substitute “ the Court Martial ”.

Commencement Information

I392 Sch. 16 para. 230 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I393 Sch. 16 para. 230 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

231 U.K. In section 305(1) of that Act (interpretation of Part 12)—

(a) at the end of the definition of “court” insert “ , but this does not apply where a contrary intention appears from any provision of the Armed Forces Act 2006; ”; and

(b) for the definitions of “service court” and “service disciplinary proceedings” substitute—

““service court” means—

(a) the Court Martial;

(b) the Summary Appeal Court;

(c) the Service Civilian Court;

(d) the Court Martial Appeal Court; or

(e) the Supreme Court on an appeal brought from the Court Martial Appeal Court;”.

Commencement Information

I394 Sch. 16 para. 231 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I395 Sch. 16 para. 231 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

232 U.K. In section 329 of that Act (civil proceedings for trespass to the person brought by offender), for subsection (7) substitute—

“(7) Where—

(a) a person is convicted of an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (criminal conduct), and

(b) the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales (within the meaning given by that section) is an imprisonable offence,

he is to be treated for the purposes of this section as having been convicted in the United Kingdom of that corresponding offence; and in paragraph (a) the reference to conviction includes anything that under section 376(1) and (2) of that Act is to be treated as a conviction.”

Commencement Information

I396 Sch. 16 para. 232 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I397 Sch. 16 para. 232 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

233 (1) Section 337 of that Act (extent) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (12)—

(a) in paragraph (a) for “by a court-martial” substitute “ in respect of service offences within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) for “courts-martial or the Courts-Martial Appeal Court” substitute “ the Court Martial or the Court Martial Appeal Court ”.

(3) After that subsection insert—

“(12A) Nothing in subsection (1) affects the extent of section 94; and section 384 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 applies in relation to section 94 of this Act as it applies in relation to that Act.”

(4) In subsection (13)—

(a) in paragraph (a)—

(i) omit sub-paragraphs (i) to (iii), (v), (vii) and (viii);

(ii) in sub-paragraph (iv) for “Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968” substitute “ Court Martial Appeals Act 1968 ”, and at the end of that sub-paragraph insert “ or ”;

(b) omit paragraph (b).

Commencement Information

I398 Sch. 16 para. 233 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I399 Sch. 16 para. 233 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

234 (1) Schedule 6 to that Act (modifications for armed forces of provisions about evidence of bad character) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 3—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “courts-martial” substitute “ the Court Martial ”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (2)—

(i) in paragraph (a) for “judge and jury” substitute “ a judge and jury ”;

(ii) also in paragraph (a) for “court-martial” substitute “ the Court Martial ”;

(iii) in paragraph (c) for “dissolve” substitute “ discharge ”;

(c) in sub-paragraph (4)—

(i) in the paragraph substituted by paragraph (a), for the words from “section 115B(2) of the Army” to “1957” substitute “ section 167 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(ii) in paragraph (c) for “dissolve” substitute “ discharge ”;

(d) in the subsection substituted by sub-paragraph (5), for “dissolve” substitute “ discharge ”.

(3) In the subsection substituted by paragraph 4 of that Schedule—

(a) in paragraph (a) for “a court-martial” substitute “ the Court Martial ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) for “a Standing Civilian Court” substitute “ the Summary Appeal Court or the Service Civilian Court ”.

(4) For paragraph 6 substitute—

“6 In this Schedule “service court” means—

(a) the Court Martial;

(b) the Summary Appeal Court;

(c) the Service Civilian Court; or

(d) the Court Martial Appeal Court.”

Commencement Information

I400 Sch. 16 para. 234 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I401 Sch. 16 para. 234 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

235 (1) Schedule 7 to that Act (modifications for armed forces of provisions about hearsay evidence) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 2—

(a) for sub-paragraph (2) substitute—

“(2) In section 116(2) for paragraph (c) substitute—

“(c) that either of the following applies—

(i) the court is sitting neither in the United Kingdom nor in a British overseas territory and it is not reasonably practicable to secure the attendance of the relevant person; or

(ii) the court is sitting in the United Kingdom or a British overseas territory but the relevant person is outside the United Kingdom or outside that territory (as the case may be) and it is not reasonably practicable to secure his attendance.””

(b) in the subsection inserted by sub-paragraph (3), for the words from “ “criminal proceedings”” to the end substitute “ the reference to criminal proceedings includes proceedings before an officer in respect of a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006. ”;

(c) in the paragraph substituted by sub-paragraph (4), for “a court-martial” substitute “ the Court Martial ”;

(d) for sub-paragraph (5) substitute—

“(5) In section 127—

(a) in subsection (1)(c)—

(i) for “the appropriate rules” substitute “ rules made under the Armed Forces Act 2006 or the Court Martial Appeals Act 1968 ”;

(ii) for “section 9 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80)” substitute “ such rules ”;

(b) omit subsection (7).”;

(e) in the subsection inserted by sub-paragraph (7), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute “ to proceedings before an officer, the Court Martial or the Service Civilian Court in respect of a service offence within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006. ”

(3) In paragraph 3—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “courts-martial” substitute “ the Court Martial ”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (2)—

(i) for “judge and jury” substitute “ a judge and jury ”;

(ii) for “court-martial” substitute “ the Court Martial ”.

(4) In paragraph 4—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “courts-martial” substitute “ the Court Martial ”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (2)—

(i) in paragraph (a) for “judge and jury” substitute “ a judge and jury ”;

(ii) also in paragraph (a) for “court-martial” substitute “ the Court Martial ”;

(iii) in paragraph (c) for “dissolve” substitute “ discharge ”;

(c) in sub-paragraph (4)—

(i) in the paragraph substituted by paragraph (a), for the words from “section 115B(2) of the Army” to “1957” substitute “ section 167 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 ”;

(ii) in paragraph (c) for “dissolve” substitute “ discharge ”;

(d) in the subsection substituted by sub-paragraph (5), for “dissolve” substitute “ discharge ”.

(5) Omit paragraphs 5 to 7.

(6) For paragraph 8 substitute—

“8 In this Schedule, and in any provision of this Part as applied by this Schedule, “service court” means—

(a) the Court Martial;

(b) the Summary Appeal Court;

(c) the Service Civilian Court; or

(d) the Court Martial Appeal Court.”

Commencement Information

I402 Sch. 16 para. 235 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I403 Sch. 16 para. 235 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

236 U.K. In Schedule 21 to that Act (determination of minimum term in relation to mandatory life sentence), at the end of paragraph 12 (but not as part of sub-paragraph (c)) insert “ or of section 238(1)(b) or (c) or 239 of the Armed Forces Act 2006. ”

Commencement Information

I404 Sch. 16 para. 236 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I405 Sch. 16 para. 236 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32) U.K.

237 U.K. In section 47(9) of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (transfer of UK prisoner to assist investigation abroad) for “(3A)” substitute “ (4) ”.

Commencement Information

I406 Sch. 16 para. 237 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I407 Sch. 16 para. 237 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28) U.K.

238 (1) Section 8 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (evidence and procedure: courts-martial) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the sidenote for “courts-martial” substitute “ the Court Martial ”.

(3) In subsection (1) for “courts-martial” substitute “ the Court Martial ”.

(4) For subsection (2) substitute—

“(2) A reference to an offence—

(a) of murder,

(b) of manslaughter, or

(c) under section 5,

is to be read as a reference to an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 as respects which the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales (within the meaning given by that section) is that offence.”

Commencement Information

I408 Sch. 16 para. 238 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I409 Sch. 16 para. 238 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

239 U.K. In section 45(1) of that Act (interpretation of sections 35 to 44), in the definition of “court”, for “a court-martial or the Courts-Martial Appeal Court” substitute “ the Court Martial or the Court Martial Appeal Court ”.

Commencement Information

I410 Sch. 16 para. 239 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I411 Sch. 16 para. 239 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

240 U.K. For section 62(4) of that Act (extent) substitute—

“(4) Nothing in subsection (1) affects the extent of section 8 or of any provision of section 6 as applied by section 8.”

Commencement Information

I412 Sch. 16 para. 240 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I413 Sch. 16 para. 240 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Human Tissue Act 2004 (c. 30) U.K.

241 U.K. In section 39(6)(c) of the Human Tissue Act 2004 (criminal justice purposes), for the words from “offences” to the end substitute “ service offences within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006. ”

Commencement Information

I414 Sch. 16 para. 241 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I415 Sch. 16 para. 241 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

242 U.K. In Part 2 of Schedule 4 to that Act (use for an excepted purpose), in paragraph 5(4)(c) for the words from “offences” to the end substitute “ service offences within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006. ”

Commencement Information

I416 Sch. 16 para. 242 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I417 Sch. 16 para. 242 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33) U.K.

243 U.K. In section 245(2) of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (interpretation), for “Army Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz 2 c. 18)” substitute “ Armed Forces Act 2006 ”.

Commencement Information

I418 Sch. 16 para. 243 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I419 Sch. 16 para. 243 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4) U.K.

244 U.K. In Part 2 of Schedule 14 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (the Judicial Appointments Commission: relevant offices and enactments), in the table, in the entry relating to a judge of the Courts-Martial Appeal Court—

(a) in the first column for “Courts-Martial Appeal Court” substitute “ Court Martial Appeal Court ”;

(b) in the second column for “Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968 (c. 20)” substitute “ Court Martial Appeals Act 1968 (c. 20) ”.

Commencement Information

I420 Sch. 16 para. 244 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I421 Sch. 16 para. 244 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19) U.K.

245 U.K. In section 354(2) of the Gambling Act 2005 (Crown application), for the words from “Her Majesty's” to the end substitute “ any of Her Majesty's forces (within the meaning of the Armed Forces Act 2006). ”

Commencement Information

I422 Sch. 16 para. 245 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I423 Sch. 16 para. 245 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

246 U.K. In Part 1 of Schedule 7 to that Act (relevant offences)—

(a) for paragraphs 14 to 16 substitute—

“14A An offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 as respects which the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales (within the meaning given by that section) is an offence listed elsewhere in this Schedule.”;

(b) after paragraph 22 insert—

“22A Section 48 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (attempts, conspiracy, incitement and aiding and abetting outside England and Wales) applies for the purposes of this Act as if the reference in subsection (3)(b) to any of the following provisions of that Act were a reference to any provision of this Act.”

Commencement Information

I424 Sch. 16 para. 246 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)

I425 Sch. 16 para. 246 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4