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Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Act 2018
Summary
This Act gives members of the armed forces (army, navy, air force) the legal right to request flexible working arrangements, such as part-time hours or adjusted schedules. It brings military personnel in line with civilian workers' rights to balance work and personal life, though requests can still be refused if they would harm military operations.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means believing that serving military personnel should have the same flexible working rights as civilians in other jobs. It helps armed forces workers better balance their careers with family life, childcare, and personal responsibilities, which can improve their wellbeing and retention in the military.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry that flexible working arrangements could affect military readiness, discipline, or operational effectiveness when personnel need to be available at short notice. Some may also question whether the military's unique demands make standard flexible working policies difficult to implement fairly.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading25 Oct 2017
- 2nd reading30 Oct 2017
- Committee stage14 Nov 2017
- Report stage29 Jan 2018
- 3rd reading29 Jan 2018
Lords
- 1st reading28 Jun 2017
- 2nd reading11 Jul 2017
- Committee stage12 Sept 2017
- Report stage11 Oct 2017
- 3rd reading25 Oct 2017
Royal Assent8 Feb 2018
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