Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987
Appearance
Act of Parliament | |
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Long title | An Act to make fresh provision for the Ministry of Defence Police. |
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Citation | 1987 c. 4 |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 5 March 1987 |
Commencement | 5 May 1987 |
Status: Current legislation | |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Text of the Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
The Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which came into full force on 5 May 1987.[1]
Purpose
[edit]The Act continued the existence of the Ministry of Defence Police which had been created under previous laws (in particular the Special Constables Act 1923).
Extent
[edit]The Act applies throughout the United Kingdom with variations included to match the requirements of the three jurisdictions of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987". Legislation.gov.uk.