Officers'_Commissions_Act_1862

Officers' Commissions Act 1862

Officers' Commissions Act 1862

United Kingdom legislation

The Officers' Commissions Act 1862[1] (25 & 26 Vict. c. 4) was an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

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It provided that any officer's commission in the British Army could be issued without the royal sign-manual, provided that it was signed by a principal secretary of state and the commander in chief, or an appropriate officer depending on the specific branch of service. For the Royal Marines, a signature from the Admiralty was required.[2]

The act, whilst amended to reflect changes in the military and political structure since 1862, is still in force.

References

  1. [1]
    The citation of this Act by this short title was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896, section 1 and the first schedule.  Due to the repeal of those provisions it is now authorised by section 19(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978.
  2. [2]
    Manual of Military Law, War Office. 6th edition, 1914.
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