Application to particular categories of organisation
I112Application to armed forces
1
In this Act “the armed forces” means any of the naval, military or air forces of the Crown raised under the law of the United Kingdom.
2
For the purposes of section 2 a person who is a member of the armed forces is to be treated as employed by the Ministry of Defence.
3
A reference in this Act to members of the armed forces includes a reference to—
a
members of the reserve forces (within the meaning given by section 1(2) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 (c. 14)) when in service or undertaking training or duties;
b
persons serving on Her Majesty's vessels (within the meaning given by section 132(1) of the Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c. 53)).