
1 
This Order may be cited as the Armed Forces Act 1991 (Commencement No.2) Order 1996.
2 
Subject to article 3 of this Order, the following provisions of the Armed Forces Act 1991 shall come into force on 1st June 1996—
 sections 17 to 23;
 section 24(3);
 section 26(2) and Schedule 3 insofar as they relate to the provisions specified in the Schedule to this Order.
3 
The repeal of section 14 of the Armed Forces Act 1981 (temporary removal to and detention in a place of safety abroad of children of service families in need of care and control) by virtue of article 2 of this Order shall not affect any order made under that section on or before 31st May 1996.
Michael Portillo
Secretary of State for Defence
24th April 1996
SCHEDULE
Article 2


Chapter Short title Extent of repeal
3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 18. The Army Act 1955. Section 216(4).
3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 19. The Air Force Act 1955. Section 214(4).
5 & 6 Eliz. 2 c. 53. The Naval Discipline Act 1957. Section 125(3).
1981 c. 55. The Armed Forces Act 1981. Section 14.
1986 c. 21. The Armed Forces Act 1986. Section 13.