LGBT veterans to receive up to £70,000 in compensation for gay ban in the Armed Forces

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The UK government has announced that it will pay up to £70,000 each to LGBT veterans in acknowledgement of the wrongs they experienced while enlisted with the Armed Forces.

The total amount set aside for payments is £75 million, well above that which was recommended in the Etherton Review into the treatment of LGBT veterans.

Applications will open on Friday 13 December for any veterans who were dismissed or discharged on grounds of their sexuality or gender identity, with all applicants eligible to receive a £50,000 payment.

A further £20,000 is available to veterans and service personnel who were negatively affected by the ban on LGBT personnel from 1967 to 2000 during their time in service. This will cover those who experienced abuse or harassment while in service.

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