Officers' Commissions Act 1862
The Officers' Commissions Act 1862[1] (25 & 26 Vict. c. 4) was an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
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[]
- ^ 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.
- ^ Manual of Military Law, War Office. 6th edition, 1914.
External links[]
- Text of the Officers' Commissions Act 1862 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
Categories:
- United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1862
- 1862 in military history
- 19th-century history of the British Army