A legal battle over compensation for veterans dismissed from the military due to their sexuality has prompted the Ministry of Defence to enter negotiations as a high court challenge unfolds. The defence secretary has confirmed discussions are underway to resolve the dispute out of court, where affected LGBT service members are fighting for payments they were denied despite being forced out over their sexual orientation. The case centers on whether current rules unfairly exclude some veterans from financial support. With the legal process already underway, the talks could determine whether a settlement is reached before a court ruling.
Exclusive: West Streeting says MoD in talks amid legal challenge by LGBT staff forced out of militaryWes Streeting is pursuing an out-of-court resolution to a legal battle over compensation for gay veterans who were forced to resign from the armed forces because of their sexuality.The defence secretary told the Guardian the Ministry of Defence was holding talks this week in the midst of a high court challenge over rules that blocked some veterans receiving £50,000 payments despite being forced out of military service. Continue reading...
