The Naval Discipline Act 1957 (Remedial) Order 2004

Whereas it appears to the Secretary of State that, having regard to a finding of the European Court of Human Rights1 made after the coming into force of section 10 of the Human Rights Act 19982 in proceedings against the United Kingdom, certain provisions of the Naval Discipline Act 19573 are incompatible with an obligation of the United Kingdom arising from the Convention4;

And whereas the Secretary of State considers that there are compelling reasons for proceeding by way of a remedial order5 to make such amendments to the Naval Discipline Act 1957 as he considers necessary to remove the incompatibility;

And whereas it appears to the Secretary of State that, because of the urgency of the matter, it is necessary to make the order without a draft being approved by resolution of each House of Parliament;