Armed Forces Act 2006

Service Complaints CommissionerU.K.

366Service Complaints CommissionerU.K.

(1)There shall be a Service Complaints Commissioner.

(2)The Service Complaints Commissioner is to be appointed by the Secretary of State.

(3)A person may not be appointed as the Service Complaints Commissioner if he is—

(a)a member of the regular or reserve forces; or

(b)a person employed in the civil service of the State.

(4)The Service Complaints Commissioner shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.

(5)The Service Complaints Commissioner is not to be regarded—

(a)as the servant or agent of the Crown; or

(b)as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.