Armed Forces Bill

The Armed Forces Bill is legislation that regulates the governance, operations, and legal framework of the UK's military forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines). It covers matters including personnel management, military discipline, veterans' support, recruitment standards, and the conduct of armed forces operations. The bill establishes statutory powers for the Secretary of State for Defence and sets out how service personnel are recruited, trained, and held accountable. It typically renews provisions that would otherwise expire and may introduce new measures to modernise military law or address contemporary operational challenges.