The UK Government has released a response to the LGBT Independent Review 2023 which was published earlier this year on the 19th of July.
The response thanks the over 1,100 individuals who contributed their testimonies which informed the report and the 49 recommendations made within it. It has been recognised by representatives of the LGBT Veterans community, including Fighting with Pride that significant progress has been made towards reaching 48 of the 49 recommendations. Fighting with pride have said “We have been particularly pleased and grateful for the work completed by the MOD.”
The response does highlight the ongoing work to fully meet the recommendations made back in July a fair amount of which is on track to be implemented in 2024.
The government report published 13/12/2023 LGBT Veterans Independent Review: Government response - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The LGBT Veterans Independent Review published 19/07/2023 LGBT Veterans Independent Review - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
The Office for Veterans' Affairs, in response to the Etherton Review, have created a webpage providing information on support, services and restorative measures that are available for those impacted by the historical ban on homosexuality in the Armed Forces. Information on support, services and restorative measures
