In a significant step towards acknowledging historical discrimination, UK
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has issued an official apology for the country’s
past ban on LGBT individuals serving openly in the armed forces. The ban,
which was in effect until 2000, had subjected thousands of service members
to discrimination and dismissal based on their sexual orientation. Sunak’s
apology comes as part of the government’s efforts to address the injustices
faced by the LGBT community and marks a milestone in the fight for equality
and inclusion in the UK’s armed forces. The government also plans to review
cases of those dismissed due to their sexual orientation and offer redress
for the harm caused.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has issued an official apology for the country’s
past ban on LGBT individuals serving openly in the armed forces. The ban,
which was in effect until 2000, had subjected thousands of service members
to discrimination and dismissal based on their sexual orientation. Sunak’s
apology comes as part of the government’s efforts to address the injustices
faced by the LGBT community and marks a milestone in the fight for equality
and inclusion in the UK’s armed forces. The government also plans to review
cases of those dismissed due to their sexual orientation and offer redress
for the harm caused.
