Ekhbary News Agency
London — A military charity has warned that at least 1,000 LGBT veterans, dismissed from the armed forces for being gay, risk missing out on financial compensation. Fighting With Pride, which campaigned for reparations, estimates over 1,000 "lost" veterans have yet to come forward for help, with the application deadline looming in less than six months.
Fears for Most Vulnerable Veterans
There are concerns that those who are not open about their sexuality or are still too ashamed to admit what happened could miss out on up to £70,000 and other support. The charity worries the government "hasn't tried hard enough" to reach the most isolated and vulnerable veterans. Many faced intrusive interrogations, being "outed" to friends and family, and the shame of dishonourable discharge.
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Ministry of Defence Acknowledges Past Wrongs
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) stated it "deeply regrets" the treatment of LGBT veterans and is "working hard" to publicise the schemes. The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme, launched in 2024, allows affected veterans to apply for payments ranging from £1,000 to £70,000, depending on their circumstances. For what it's worth, the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK began in 1967, but a law impacting LGBT service personnel lasted until 2000.
