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Hundreds of LGBT veterans ejected from navy can obtain as much as £70k compensation to proper ‘historic wrongs’

By Editorial Board Published December 11, 2024 3 Min Read
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Hundreds of LGBT veterans ejected from navy can obtain as much as £70k compensation to proper ‘historic wrongs’

Hundreds of veterans who have been ejected from the navy due to their sexual orientation or gender id will have the ability to obtain as much as £70,000 every in compensation to right “historic wrongs”.

John Healey, the defence secretary, described the previous therapy of LGBT troopers, sailors and aviators as a “moral stain on our nation”.

Between 1967 and 2000, lesbian, homosexual, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) personnel have been banned from serving within the armed forces, resulting in folks being dismissed or discharged and in some instances harassed.

Everybody who’s eligible can apply to obtain a £50,000 payout from Friday beneath what’s being referred to as the LGBT Monetary Recognition Scheme.

On high of being dismissed or discharged, those that additionally endured harassment or ill-treatment whereas serving due to their sexuality or gender orientation – together with being despatched to navy jail – also can apply for as much as a further £20,000.

All impacted veterans can request to have their rank restored and discharge cause amended.

“The historic treatment of LGBT veterans was a moral stain on our nation,” Mr Healey mentioned in a press release.

He added: “Our government is determined to right the wrongs of the past and recognise the hurt that too many endured.”

The variety of impacted veterans shouldn’t be clear however authorities modelling has produced estimates of lower than 4,000 personnel. It isn’t identified what number of will apply.

An earlier assessment made a collection of suggestions to right the “historic wrongs” suffered by LGBT personnel.

They have been accepted by the earlier Conservative authorities and are being carried out beneath the brand new Labour administration.

The Ministry of Defence mentioned the cash put aside to compensate veterans beneath the brand new scheme will likely be £75 million – 50% greater than had been recommended by the Etherton Assessment.

Alistair Carns, the veterans minister, mentioned: “The treatment of LGBT people is a shameful chapter in the history of our armed forces and we are working hard to address the wrongs of the past.

“We absolutely welcome our LGBT veterans again into defence and acknowledge their very important contribution to preserving the nation protected.”

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