Military Police

Mr. Amess
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what guidelines currently exist concerning the conduct of the military police; and what changes are being considered.

Mr. Freeman
The conduct of members of the Royal Military Police is governed by legislation and by comprehensive and detailed guidelines laid down in the following publications: a. The Army Act 1955b. The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984c. The Manual of Military Law 1972d. Queens Regulations for the Army 1975e. Provost Marshal (Army) Technical Instructionsf. Provost Marshal (Army) Administrative Instructionsg. Command Standing Operating Proceduresh. Unit Standing OrdersThere are no specific changes currently under consideration, but changes are made from time to time as a consequence of the introduction of new legislation and as a result of Provost Marshal's (Army) continuous internal management audit procedures and theatre-formation commanders' orders and instructions.