.' Mr Sunak told the Commons: 'The ban on LGBT people serving in our military until the year 2000 was an appalling failure of the British state decades behind the law of this land. It remained illegal to be gay in the UK Armed Forces until 2000 (Picture: Sky UK) 'As today's report makes clear, in that period many endured the most horrific sexual abuse and violence, homophobic bullying and harassment, all while bravely serving this country. 'Today, on behalf of the British state, I apologise.' He added: 'I hope all those affected will be able to feel proud parts of the veteran community that has done so much to keep our country safe.' At the time of the gay ban, many Armed Forces charities wouldn't help those affected due to their 'dismissed in disgrace' status. But today, charities){kind=link}
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Rishi Sunak has apologised on behalf of the Government for the ‘horrific’ historic treatment of LGBTQ+ people serving in the military.
Serving personnel suspected of being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender used to be intensely questioned and subjected to distressing medical inspections.
People lost their careers and their pensions, and were ordered to never again use their military rank or wear their uniform.