Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 explained

Short Title:Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987
Type:Act
Parliament:Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long Title:An Act to make fresh provision for the Ministry of Defence Police.
Year:1987
Citation:1987 c. 4
Royal Assent:5 March 1987
Commencement:5 May 1987
Status:current
Original Text:https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/4/contents/enacted
Use New Uk-Leg:yes

The Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which came into full force on 5 May 1987.[1]

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

Ministry of Defence Police

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 . Legislation.gov.uk.