Armed Forces (Federation) Bill

To make provision for the establishment of a Federation of the Armed Forces; and for connected puposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

20 June 2008

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Armed Forces (Federation) Bill aims to create a formal Federation of the Armed Forces, bringing the different service branches under a single governance framework. It sets out the legal basis and general provisions for how the federation would operate and relate to existing defence law and policy.

Key Points

Establishes a Federation of the Armed Forces.
Creates a governance and legal framework for the federation.
Covers related and incidental matters connected to establishing the federation.
Addresses how the federation would interact with current defence policy and legislation.
Provides for administration and transitional arrangements within the federation.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. After this stage, it would proceed to committee stage for detailed examination and дальней readings.

Who is affected?

Serving personnel in the Army, Navy and Air ForceCivilian staff working for the Ministry of Defence and related defence organisations

Generated 21 February 2026

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.