British PM Rishi Sunak Apologizes To LGBT Veterans

The BBC reports:

Rishi Sunak has apologised for the historical treatment of LGBT veterans who were sacked or forced out of the military for being gay. The PM called the ban an “appalling failure” of the British state. It was illegal to be gay in the British military until 2000 – with thousands of veterans thought to be affected. A report into their treatment recommended they be given a financial reward and that the PM publicly apologise.

Addressing MPs, the prime minister said: “Many endured the most horrific sexual abuse and violence, homophobic bullying and harassment all while bravely serving this country.” The LGBT Veterans Independent Review began last year and heard about the experiences of 1,145 veterans between 1967 to 2000. It heard shocking accounts of homophobia, bullying, blackmail, sexual assaults, “disgraceful” medical examinations, and conversion therapy.

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Rishi Sunak has apologised for a decades-long ban on LGBT people serving in the UK forces, following the publication of a review.

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‘I hope all those affected will be able to feel proud parts of the veteran community.’

Rishi Sunak has apologised on behalf of the Government for the ‘horrific’ historic treatment of LGBTQ+ people serving in the military.https://t.co/kPF7xJJWSu

— Metro (@MetroUK) July 19, 2023

UK Commission Advises PM To Apologize After Report Details Decades Of Electroshock Torture Of Gay Troops – https://t.co/9LwuAgCydt pic.twitter.com/GFIhg8pFkP

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