Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to make fresh provision for the Ministry of Defence Police. |
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| Citation | 1987 c. 4 |
| Territorial extent | United Kingdom[b] |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 5 March 1987 |
| Commencement | 5 May 1987[c] |
| Other legislation | |
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Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
| 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]
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
Notes
References
- ↑ "Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987". Legislation.gov.uk.
External links
The full text of Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 at Wikisource- Text of the Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
- Text of the Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 as originally enacted or made within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.