The Armed Forces Commissioner (Family Definition, and Consequential and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2026
These Regulations make provision in connection with the Armed Forces Commissioner Act 2025 (c. 23) (“AFCA 25”). The AFCA 25 amended the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52) (“AFA 06”) to establish a new office of Armed Forces Commissioner. The Armed Forces Commissioner will also exercise the functions of the Service Complaints Ombudsman and the AFCA 25 accordingly abolishes this office.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
23 Mar 2026
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In force
01 Apr 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 340A(4), 340IA(4), 340N(4) and 373(5) of the Armed Forces Act 2006and section 19(1) and 19(3)(h) of the Employment Relations Act 1999. In accordance with section 373(3) of the Armed Forces Act 2006and section 42(2) of the Employment Relations Act 1999, a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
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