The Armed Forces Commissioner (Service Complaints Investigations) Regulations 2026
The Armed Forces Commissioner Act 2025 (c. 23) (“AFCA 25”) amended the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52) (“AFA 06”) to introduce 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
08 Jan 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 340H(4), (8) and (11), 340I(2) and (5), 340L(5) and (7) and 373(5) of the Armed Forces Act 2006.
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