Visiting Forces Act 1952

Visiting Forces Act 1952

The Visiting Forces Act 1952 is an Act of the United Kingdom Parliament.

Preamble

"An Act to make provision with respect to naval, military and air forces of certain other countries visiting the United Kingdom, and to provide for the apprehension and disposal of deserters or absentees without leave in the United Kingdom from the forces of such countries; to enable corresponding provision to be made in the law of colonies and dependencies; and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid."

Not specifically mentioned in the preamble is a degree of immunity against prosecution under laws of the countries in the United Kingdom which is enjoyed by members of Visiting Forces.

Extent

The Act applies specifically to the forces of the countries (mostly members of the Commonwealth of Nations) listed in s.1(1)(a) (as amended from time to time) and additionally to the forces of any other country authorised by an Order in Council.

The Act is in force in Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales.

External links

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