Veterans threaten MoD with legal action over LGBT compensation scheme
Summary
Two veterans are considering legal action against the UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) because they were denied compensation for being forced out of the military due to their sexual orientation. The veterans argue the compensation scheme unfairly discriminates against lower-ranking service members. The compensation scheme offers up to £70,000 for those affected by the ban on LGBT individuals serving in the military, which ended in 2000.Key Facts
- Two veterans claim they were forced out of the military for being gay and plan to sue the MoD.
- They argue they were wrongly excluded from a compensation scheme intended for LGBT veterans.
- The compensation scheme provides up to £70,000 for those who lost careers due to a ban on LGBT service members.
- The ban on LGBT personnel serving in the military was in effect from 1967 to 2000.
- The veterans say the scheme discriminates against lower-ranking members who weren't dismissed but felt pressured to leave.
- The MoD has stated it "deeply regrets" the treatment of LGBT individuals affected by the ban.
- About 40 veterans have reportedly been denied the payment under the scheme.
- King Charles III recently dedicated a memorial to those impacted by the "gay ban."
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