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Armed Forces Act 2006

Armed Forces Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 52

Second Group of Parts – Miscellaneous Matters

Part 14 – Enlistment, Terms of Service Etc

Enlistment, terms of service etc

Section 328: Enlistment

653.This section provides that the Defence Council may make regulations by statutory instrument about the process of enlistment into the regular forces. It is envisaged that the regulations will provide in particular for matters such as the appointment and duties of recruiting officers; prohibiting the enlistment of persons under the age of 18 without the consent of prescribed persons; the validity of enlistment; rights to discharge and the creation of offences of knowingly giving false answers during the enlistment procedure (which are subject to specified maximum punishments).

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