Rishi Sunak has apologised for the 'appalling' ban on LGBT personnel in the armed forces that lasted until 2000
Rishi Sunak has apologised to LGBT veterans for their treatment during their time in the armed forces.He added: "I hope all those affected will be able to feel proud parts of the veteran community that has done so much to keep our country safe."
Matt Lindley, a former pilot who said he was "closeted" during his time in the RAF, hailed the apology, but called the treatment of LGBT personnel "inhumane, cruel and discriminatory." Lord Etherton's report, which was published on Wednesday, found that many LGBT veterans were subjected to invasive medical examinations, faced police investigations and were sent to prison for their sexuality in some cases - as recently as 1996.Many still have a criminal record now, although all LGBT veterans can apply to have their record wiped clean.
Lord Etherton also said that commission and rank should be retrospectively restored to what it was immediately before dismissals or discharges related to the pre-2000 ban, that a public memorial should be created and a veterans' badge should be granted to those who served at the time of the ban.
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