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Get LGBTQ+ veterans the justice they deserve
The Ministry of Defence is failing veterans forced out of the armed forces under a ‘gay ban’ – we’re fighting back
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Campaign overview
In 2024 the Ministry of Defence launched a compensation scheme for veterans dismissed under the historic ban on homosexuality in the armed forces. But the scheme doesn’t treat people who were forced to resign in the same way as people who were dismissed. Everyone deserves justice, so we’re supporting two veterans to take legal action against the Ministry of Defence.
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7 April 2026
Steven Stewart: It’s time for LGBTQ+ veterans to get the justice we deserve
My world fell apart when I was forced to leave the army over my sexuality, but I’m ready to fight for justice, says Steven Stewart
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Help LGBTQ+ veterans get justice
Help LGBTQ+ veterans get justice
