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Call-Out Order - Countering the Illegal Entry of People into the United Kingdom
19 April 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
At a Glance
Issue Summary
A new order under the Reserve Forces Act 1996 allows Reservists to be called into permanent service for operations against illegal entries into the UK.
Action Requested
The Ministry of Defence will enable Reservists, alongside Regular Forces, to support broader government objectives by reinforcing units and providing specialist knowledge. The order is effective immediately and expires in 12 months.
Key Facts
- New order made under section 56(1B) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996.
- Order enables Reservists to be called into permanent service for illegal entry operations.
- Support includes reinforcing Regular units, providing specialist knowledge and skills.
- Order takes effect immediately upon making and expires in 12 months.
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