Making Veteran Status a Protected Characteristic

Background

Make veteran status a protected characteristic under UK equality law. Veterans should be protected from discrimination in employment, housing, healthcare and public services because of their veteran status. Recognise and protect those who served.

Additional details

Veterans have made a significant commitment to our country, yet some face disadvantage or discrimination after leaving the Armed Forces. Veteran status is not currently a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. This petition calls on the Government to recognise veteran status in law, protecting veterans from discrimination in employment, housing, healthcare and public services. This is not about preferential treatment, but fairness and recognition.

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