The Ministry of Defence Police (Vetting) Regulations 2026
These Regulations make provision for the vetting of Ministry of Defence Police (“MDP”) officers. They require every MDP officer to hold and maintain vetting clearance. They also establish a procedure for withdrawing vetting clearance where there is evidence that an MDP officer may no longer be suitable to hold it. The Regulations are connected to the regulations which deal with conduct matters and unsatisfactory performance or attendance set out in Schedules 1 and 4 to the Ministry of Defence Police (Conduct, Performance and Appeals Tribunals) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1087) (“the 2020 Regulations”).
Lifecycle
Department
Made
16 Apr 2026
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In force
18 May 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 3A(1), (1A) and (3), 4A and 6A of the Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987.
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