Liberal Democrat MP Jess Brown-Fuller has expressed concern over the sluggish progress of the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme, initiated in December, aimed at compensating dismissed LGBT service personnel. With over 1,200 applications submitted, only 69 have been compensated, prompting fears that the process could extend over a decade. The case of Liz Stead, a 77-year-old RAF veteran who was discharged in 1969 after her sexuality was discovered, highlights individual struggles and the extensive wait times that many applicants face in this ongoing process for justice.
"For six months, I was left in limbo because we were seen as a security risk. They then made a decision, and gave us a week's notice we were being discharged."
"Currently, there are over 1,200 applicants for compensation, with only 69 having received it so far; the ambiguous timelines imply that this might take over a decade to complete."
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