asked Her Majesty's Government:

With reference to the planned repeal of the Unlawful Drilling Act 1819 in Great Britain by the Statute Law (Repeals) Bill, what legislation will regulate those who receive military training outside the armed forces; and why the repeal will not extend to Northern Ireland. [HL2891]

The Unlawful Drilling Act 1819 has become obsolete in Great Britain because it has been superseded by modern public order law and practice. This includes the Public Order Act 1936, Section 2 of which is directed against quasi-military activities. Powers to manage crowds and demonstrations in the Public Order Act 1986 also have a potential application to address unlawful gatherings.

The repeal does not extend to Northern Ireland because the Public Order Acts of 1936 and 1986 do not extend there.