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Who decides to call up Reserves?
The government, specifically the Secretary of State for Defence, has the legal power to call up Army Reserves when needed, without requiring new legislation. This authority is part of existing defence acts. The decision to raise the age limit for eligibility reflects a policy choice to expand the available pool for such call-ups.
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