Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987

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Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987
Act of Parliament
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long title An Act to make fresh provision for the Ministry of Defence Police.
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Text of statute as originally enacted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 (c. 4) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which came into full force on 5 May 1987. [1]

Contents

Purpose

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

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

References

  1. ↑ "Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987". Legislation.gov.uk.


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