The Government presented the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill on 18 March 2020, thereby meeting its 100-day self imposed deadline. Second Reading has been scheduled for 23 September 2020. Aspects of the Bill are already generating controversy.
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In brief: Future Reserves 2020 (46 KB, PDF)
The Defence Reform Bill announced during the Queen’s Speech 2013 will increase the size and role of the Reserve Forces.
The Government is expected to publish a White Paper on the Future Reserves in the near future. This note provides a brief overview of the changes proposed.
Documents to download
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In brief: Future Reserves 2020 (46 KB, PDF)
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