Veterans of the LGBT Ban: Qualification of administrative discharge and restoration of rank
Guidance on the qualification of administrative discharge and restoration of rank for veterans who were administratively discharged and/or reduced in rank under the Ban, between 1967 and 2000.
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This page provides guidance about the restorative measures on qualifying administrative discharges and restoring rank in connection with the Ban on LGBT personnel between 1967 and 2000.
The page also includes relevant policies, guidance for decision makers and frequently asked questions.
Affected veterans can apply for these measures alongside other new restorative measures. To find out about the new restorative measures available and how to apply visit LGBT veterans: support and next steps.
If you have already applied for restorative measures, and would like to update your application to include the qualification of administrative discharge and/or restoration of rank, contact LGBT-RestorativeAction@MOD.gov.uk.
These and other measures are also available to pre-1967 veterans. For more information, visit Pre-1967 LGBT veterans: apply for restorative measures.
Details
This page provides guidance about the restorative measures on qualifying administrative discharges and restoring rank in connection with the Ban on LGBT personnel between 1967 and 2000.
The page also includes relevant policies, guidance for decision makers and frequently asked questions.
Affected veterans can apply for these measures alongside other new restorative measures. To find out about the new restorative measures available and how to apply visit LGBT veterans: support and next steps.
If you have already applied for restorative measures, and would like to update your application to include the qualification of administrative discharge and/or restoration of rank, contact LGBT-RestorativeAction@MOD.gov.uk.
These and other measures are also available to pre-1967 veterans. For more information, visit Pre-1967 LGBT veterans: apply for restorative measures.
Updates to this page
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Updated 'Policy: Restoration of rank and/or commission for Veterans of the Ban', 'Policy: Qualification of Administrative Discharge for Veterans of the Ban' and 'Guidance for decision makers for Veterans of the Ban'.
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First published.
Update history
2026-02-27 12:30
Updated ‘Policy: Restoration of rank and/or commission for Veterans of the Ban’, ‘Policy: Qualification of Administrative Discharge for Veterans of the Ban’ and’Guidance for decision makers for Veterans of the Ban’.
2024-12-12 10:30
First published.