Tag: Compensation

In a significant move to address past injustices, the UK Government has launched a £75 million LGBTQ+ Financial Recognition Scheme. This initiative comes after thorough discussions with the veterans themselves, acknowledging the harsh realities faced by those who served under the now-defunct "gay ban" in the military. The scheme, which...

The UK Government is facing criticism for the amount of compensation being offered to LGBTQ+ veterans who suffered mistreatment while serving in the British armed forces. Last year, the UK government released an Independent Review into the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in the military, which included recommendations for compensating those...

The UK Parliament is set to hold a debate to determine appropriate compensation for military veterans who were discharged due to their sexual orientation. The debate comes after revelations of the hardships faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the British military before the year 2000, when a ban on their...