EXPLANATORY NOTES
Explanatory notes to the Bill, prepared by the Ministry of Defence, are published
separately as HL Bill 76—EN.
EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Lord Astor of Hever has made the following statement under section 19(1)(a) of the
Human Rights Act 1998:
In my view the provisions of the Armed Forces Bill are compatible with the
Convention rights.
Duration of Armed Forces Act 2006
Armed forces covenant report
Service Police and Ministry of Defence Police
Powers of entry, search and seizure
Alcohol and drugs
Punishments and other court orders
Miscellaneous amendments of Armed Forces Act 2006
Other amendments and repeals
Supplementary