Army (Annual) Act, 1885
CHAPTER 8. An Act to provide, during twelve months, for the Discipline and Regulation of the Army. [28th April 1885.] WHEREAS the raising or keeping a standing army within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in time of peace, unless it be with the consent of Parliament, is against law: And whereas it is adjudged necessary by Her Majesty and this present Parliament, that a body of forces should be continued for the safety of the United Kingdom and the defence of the possessions of ...