New rules to make it easier to call up reservists for war
Summary
The UK government plans to introduce new rules to make it easier to call reservists, who are former service members, for war. These new rules include extending the age limit and lowering the conditions under which they can be mobilized. These changes are part of larger legislation concerning the armed forces.Key Facts
- New rules will make it easier to mobilize former armed forces personnel for war.
- Reservists will stay on call for an extra 10 years, raising the age limit from 55 to 65.
- The conditions for calling up reservists will be lowered from "national danger, great emergency or attack in the UK" to "warlike preparations."
- The changes are part of upcoming armed forces legislation set to be introduced in parliament.
- If passed, these new rules will become effective next year.
- There are about 95,000 members in the UK's strategic reserve.
- The strategic reserve refers to former service members, not volunteer reservists.
- The Strategic Defence Review previously suggested improving engagement with the strategic reserves.
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