LGBTQ+ veterans say Armed Forces 'gay ban' caused 'vicious damage'

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LGBTQ+ veterans have spoken out about the grim effect of the military’s ‘gay ban’ which led to a wave of arrests and dismissals.

The review was launched in January and, following the appointment of its chair, it will now begin its year-long investigation.Tremaine added: ‘I hope this review can repair the hurt and compensate the loss and that its recommendations are honoured in full.’

She said: ‘This review, if truly independent and conducted in a timely fashion, has opened a door I had thought was firmly shut. At the time of the gay ban, many Armed Forces charities wouldn’t help those affected due to their ‘dismissed in disgrace’ status. Fighting With Pride, a charity which supports LGBTQ+ veterans, has welcomed today’s announcement that Lord Etherton will head up the review.

‘Appointing a chair to the review is an important step, but there is much work to be done to restore trust and to make meaningful reparations.

 

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