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Armed Forces Act 2011
Summary
The Armed Forces Act 2011 updates the laws that govern how the British military works, including discipline, court martial procedures, and how service members are treated. It sets out the rules the military must follow and the rights of people in the armed forces.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger rules for the military to keep soldiers disciplined and safe. It helps ensure fair treatment of service members and updates military law to work better in modern times.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act gives too much power to military leaders over soldiers' rights. Some are concerned about stricter punishments or less protection for those serving in the armed forces.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote627 MPs
43% Ayes · 27257% Noes · 355
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading8 Dec 2010
- 2nd reading10 Jan 2011
- Committee stage10 Feb 2011
- Committee stage14 Jun 2011
- 3rd reading16 Jun 2011
Lords
- 1st reading16 Jun 2011
- 2nd reading6 Jul 2011
- Committee stage6 Sept 2011
- Report stage4 Oct 2011
- 3rd reading10 Oct 2011
Royal Assent3 Nov 2011
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