Citation, commencement, extent and interpretation

1. —(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Armed Forces (Minor Punishments and Limitation on Power to Reduce in Rank) (Amendment) Regulations 2023.

(2) These Regulations come into force on the 22nd November 2023.

(3) These Regulations extend to England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the British overseas territories (except Gibraltar).

(4) In these Regulations, “ the 2023 Regulations ” means the Armed Forces (Minor Punishments and Limitation on Power to Reduce in Rank) Regulations 2023( 2 ).

Amendment of the 2023 Regulations

2. —(1) The 2023 Regulations are amended as follows.

(2) For regulation 5 substitute—

“ Prohibited combinations of punishments

5. —(1) Paragraphs (2) to (4) apply where a commanding officer awards a minor punishment in respect of an offender.

(2) If a stoppage of leave order is awarded, the only additional punishments that may be awarded are—

(a) a fine;

(b) a severe reprimand or a reprimand;

(c) a restriction of privileges order;

(d) a service compensation order;

(e) a deprivation order.

(3) If a restriction of privileges order is awarded, the only additional punishments that may be awarded are—

(a) a fine;

(b) a stoppage of leave order;

(c) a service compensation order;

(d) a deprivation order.

(4) If an admonition is awarded, the only additional punishments that may be awarded are—

(a) a service compensation order;

(b) a deprivation order. ” .