We spoke with veteran Kalvyn Friend about his experiences serving under the ban. Kalvyn was one of 18 service personnel dismissed in a single day due to being perceived as LGBT. Tell us your story via our Call for Evidence! smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LGBTVeterans… #LGBTVeteransReview

📢🚨 2 days to go 🚨📢 If you were impacted by the ban on homosexuality in the UK Armed Forces in any way, tell us your story! smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LGBTVeterans… #LGBTVeteransReview

📢🚨 Final call for evidence 🚨📢 The online questionnaire will close at 23:55 and any emails or audio received or post stamped after today will not be counted. If you haven't done so yet, we urge you to tell us your story! smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LGBTVeterans… #LGBTVeteransReview

The Review Chair, Lord Etherton, was pleased to meet with The Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP, Minister for Equalities, to update him on the Review. #LGBTVeteransReview

As we welcome 2023, we thank you again for all testimony and support provided over the last few months. The team are now busy analysing all responses. We will continue to use our social media channels to update periodically. #LGBTVeteransReview

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Don't miss your chance to have your say! The first ever UK-wide survey for veterans and their families is closing soon. The online Survey will close at midnight 2 Feb. The paper Surveys need to be returned to the ONS by midnight 17 Feb.

Today marks the start of LGBT History Month 2023. We remember those LGBT service personnel who served their country bravely, particularly in the face of the ban.

" My life was turned upside down. The life in the army I always wanted was gone. " - LGBT Veteran We remember those LGBT service personnel who served their country bravely, particularly in the face of the ban. #LGBTplusHM

" I felt I could not continue in an organisation which would not accept a gay person's ability to serve with pride and honour. " - LGBT Veteran We remember those LGBT service personnel who served their country bravely, particularly in the face of the ban. #LGBTplusHM

" I was robbed of a career I loved simply for being gay. " - LGBT Veteran We remember those LGBT service personnel who served their country bravely, particularly in the face of the ban. #LGBTplusHM

Yesterday Lord Etherton and the team met with David Tovey. We discussed how the impacts of being an LGBT Veteran inspired his artwork.   Find more information at davidtoveyart.co.uk

" What happened left a stain on defence. It was plain wrong, even by the standard of the day. I offer my sincere regrets as Minister for Defence People, and I apologise. " - Dr Andrew Murrison MP Rt Hon Andrew Murrison MD VR #LGBTVeteransReview

We’re righting the wrongs of the past by pardoning historic gay sex convictions. From today, anyone can apply for any conviction under abolished homosexuality laws to be wiped. Find out more about how we are extending the Disregards and Pardons Scheme ⤵️

“Today's Defence values you, celebrates you, wants you.” 🏳️‍🌈 The LGBT Veterans Independent Review is assessing the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the UK Armed Forces. Hear Minister for Defence People, Dr Rt Hon Andrew Murrison MD VR, speak at the Imperial War Museums on the ban's impact and how Defence is now open to all.

The Government response has now been published! Access it now at gov.uk/government/col….

📢🚨 The Review reports are now LIVE!! 🚨📢 Access them on our website, lgbtveterans.independent-review.uk A HUGE thank you to all of you who supported the Review and submitted your story.

A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who provided their testimony and supported the Review! Our socials will no longer be updated but will be preserved.