Military Service Act 1916
United Kingdom legislation / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Military Service Act 1916?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For the 1917 Canadian Act, see Military Service Act, 1917.
The Military Service Act 1916[1] was an Act passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom during the First World War to impose conscription in Great Britain, but not in Ireland or any other country around the world.
Quick Facts Long title, Citation ...
Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to make provision with respect to Military Service in connexion with the present War. |
---|---|
Citation | 5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 104 |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 27 January 1916 |
Other legislation | |
Repealed by | Statute Law Revision Act 1927 |
Status: Repealed | |
Text of statute as originally enacted |
Close