
The issue of the legality of the police ban could not possibly set the backdrop for a legal attempt at review of that unjust measure, said Mr Mike Howson, BNP National Youth Officer.
“Following speculation as to the Army’s policy in relation to British National Party Membership, the party asked for clarification on this issue,” said Mr Howson, who initiated the request for information.
“We have now received the following communication from HQ Land Command. The rules are as follows:
The policy for the Regular Army personnel is laid out in Queens Regulations Part 14 — Political Activities & Electoral Registration (J5.581 - J5.586).
“Members of the Regular Army can belong to any political party, including the British National Party, and may attend political meetings so long as uniform is not worn, service duties are not impeded and their actions do not bring the service into disrepute.
“What service personnel are not permitted to do is take any active part in the affairs of a political organisation, party or movement, or participate in political marches or demonstrations,” Mr Howson said.
“The policy for TA personnel is laid down in TA Regulations Part 8 — Political Activities & Electoral Registration (3.302 -3.303).
“Officers and Soldiers of the Territorial Army have the normal rights and responsibilities of citizens, less the provisos stated in 3.302 to 3.303.”
Mr Howson added that this confirmation went to prove precisely how biased and politically motivated the police ban was. “There is no justification for it at all, and the army ruling shows that sensible people have no problem with the BNP at all.”
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