I don’t suppose any thought has been given to the next of kin of those who haven’t survived long enough to benefit from this belated decision?
Defence Minister Baroness Goldie said: “It is deeply regrettable that because of their sexuality some members of the Armed Forces were in the past treated in a way that would not be acceptable today.
“As a result of disciplinary action and their dismissal from service, some personnel forfeited medals that they had earned, and others were denied the opportunity of continued service that could have resulted in the restoration of medals that were forfeited for different reasons.
“I am very pleased now to be in a position to address this wrong and to invite any personnel affected
or, in some circumstances, the families of those who are deceased to apply to have their medals returned.”