The Army, Air Force and Naval Discipline Acts (Continuation) Order 1987

Statutory Instruments

1987 No. 1262

DEFENCE

The Army, Air Force and Naval Discipline Acts (Continuation) Order 1987

Made

21st July 1987

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 21st day of July 1987

Present,

The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council

Whereas a draft of the following Order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament:

Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in pursuance of section 1(2) of the Armed Forces Act 1986(1), is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows—

1.  The Army Act 1955(2), the Air Force Act 1955(3) and the Naval Discipline Act 1957(4) shall continue in force for a period of twelve months beyond 31st August 1987, that date being the date on which they would otherwise expire.

2.  This Order may be cited as the Army, Air Force and Naval Discipline Acts (Continuation) Order 1987.

G. I. de Deney

Clerk of the Privy Council