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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 2 September 2026

Debate

Armed Forces Bill

Contribution

Amendment 34, seeking to allow provost marshals to apply to a judge advocate for an extension of custody in all cases, is therefore not required. Commanding officers will retain their powers to authorise custody in some cases and therefore continue to apply for an extension under Section 101(1). Provost marshals’ powers applying for an extension to custody without charge for these cases in which they have authorised custody is covered by new subsection (1A) of Section 101.

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