Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987
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Long titleAn Act to make fresh provision for the Ministry of Defence Police.
Territorial extentUnited Kingdom[b]
Royal assent5 March 1987
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to make fresh provision for the Ministry of Defence Police. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 1987 c. 4 |
| Territorial extent | United Kingdom[b] |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 5 March 1987 |
| Commencement | 5 May 1987[c] |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | |
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| Text of statute as originally enacted | |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]
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.
