First openly gay judge to lead LGBT veterans probe

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By Josh Parry LGBT producer Image source, House of Lords Image caption, Lord Etherton will be asked to recommend how the government can redress veterans affected by the pre-2000 ban Britain's first openly gay senior judge will lead a review into the impact of an historic ban on LGBT people serving in the armed forces.
Until then it was illegal to be gay in the British military - with more than 5,000 people in the armed forces thought to be affected.
Image source, David Bonney Image caption, Mr Bonney's conviction is still on his criminal record despite the law change in 2000 The review comes after years of campaigning by veterans and charities.
The CEOs of charity Fighting with Pride, Caroline Paige and Craig Jones, told the BBC the announcement "brings hope to veterans who served at a time when they were not welcomed in the armed forces as LGBT personnel are today".