UK Compensates Gay Veterans for Past Discrimination

13 December, 2024128 words2 minutes

The British government has announced a compensation program for military veterans who faced discrimination due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Before the year 2000, lesbian, gay, and transgender people were not allowed to serve in the UK armed forces. Many were forced to leave or faced harsh investigations.

Now, the government admits this treatment was wrong and wants to make amends. Veterans who were dismissed from the military because they were LGBT can receive up to £70,000 ($89,300) in compensation. The government has set aside £75 million for this program.

While many see this as a positive step, some advocates for gay veterans believe the compensation doesn't go far enough. They argue that the amounts offered are too low compared to the suffering these veterans experienced.

UK Compensates Gay Veterans for Past Discrimination

Words

compensation

something given to make up for loss, suffering, or injury

discrimination

unfair treatment of people based on their race, age, sex, etc.

amends

compensation for a loss or injury

advocates

people who publicly support or recommend a particular cause

Quiz

1. What change happened in the year 2000 regarding LGBT people in the UK military?

They were first allowed to serve

They were given compensation

They were forced to leave

2. How do some advocates for gay veterans feel about the compensation program?

They think it's perfect

They believe it doesn't go far enough

They want it to be cancelled

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