You need to know about the transitional, savings, and related provisions. These provisions are set out in Schedule 1AA. They have effect according to their terms, which you can find in the Schedule 1AA.

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5: Active service, or

"Being on active service means you're fighting or preparing for battle as part of the Armed Forces."

5B: Act binds the Crown, or

"The law applies to everyone, including the government."

5ATransitional, savings, and related provisions

The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1AA have effect according to their terms.

Notes

Section 5A: inserted, on 30 November 2018, by section 5 of the Military Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2018 (2018 No 36).