Overseas Operations Bill completes passage in Parliament
The Government has delivered the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Act to reduce the uncertainty faced by our service personnel and veterans around historical allegations during overseas operations.
From:
29 April 2021
The legislation, which has gained Royal Assent in Parliament, provides stronger legal protections for service personnel and veterans facing the threat of repeated investigations and potential prosecution. The Act delivers on the Government’s manifesto commitment to tackle vexatious claims and end the cycle of re-investigations against our Armed Forces.
Measures have been introduced in the Act in two parts – Part 1, which deals with criminal allegations and Part 2, which deals with civil claims.