⚖️ Delegated Legislation
Commons Chamber
The UK Parliament swiftly approved the draft Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024, proposed by Gerald Jones. This decision, made under Standing Order No. 118(6), updates the legal framework for military court proceedings. The motion was put forward and agreed upon without delay, reflecting the Parliament’s commitment to maintaining an effective military justice system.
Summary
- Defence Legislation Update: The House approved the draft Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024.
- Proposal Date: The draft rules were presented to the House on December 5, 2024.
- Motion Sponsor: The motion was put forward by Gerald Jones.
Divisiveness
The transcript provided shows minimal to no disagreement among the members. The session proceeded with a motion being made and the question being put forthwith, followed directly by the question being agreed to without any recorded debate or dissent. The lack of any recorded opposition or discussion suggests unanimous consent or at least no vocal opposition to the draft Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024. This indicates a very low level of disagreement, warranting a rating of 1 on a scale of 1 to 5.