Require coroners to find out if the deceased was a veteran and fund a database
Government should mandate coroners to establish and record whether the deceased has military/veteran status and to consider whether service-related brain injury (TBI) including blast wave and overpressure injuries, could be a contributing factor. It should fund a database to identify any patterns.
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Require coroners to find out if the deceased was a veteran and fund a database
Government should mandate coroners to establish and record whether the deceased has military/veteran status and to consider whether service-related brain injury (TBI) including blast wave and overpressure injuries, could be a contributing factor. It should fund a database to identify any patterns.
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Fund access to private health care for all injured British veterans
Injured British veterans often live with lifelong physical and psychological conditions caused by service. NHS pathways can involve long waits and limited specialist care. We think guaranteed private healthcare would provide timely, expert treatment and fulfil the nation’s duty of care.
Reinstate the NI Legacy Act protecting veterans from prosecution
Give veterans the same protection from prosecution as given to suspected IRA terrorists by Tony Blair's amnesty.
Fund a national database of victims of unlawful arrests & a special ID for them
We urge the Government to fund and create a national database of victims of unlawful arrest, and introduce a “Victim of Unlawful Arrest” ID card which will be issued to victims.
Recognise ‘Veteran’ as a protected characteristic in law.
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