Mr Alan Mak acknowledged that Mr Hinchley-Robson's experience in the RAF was unacceptable. He explained that section 10 of the Crown Proceedings Act 1947, which barred common law claims for compensation against the MOD until its repeal in 1987, applied at the time of Robson’s discharge. Mak noted that the European Court of Human Rights concluded discrimination against service personnel based on sexuality was illegal and directed the MOD to provide a remedy by 2008. He advised Robson to make a formal claim and highlighted recent Government initiatives like disregarding convictions for same-sex offences, automatic pardons for those affected, expanding powers for more veterans to benefit, supporting LGBT+ military personnel with resources such as an anti-bullying helpline, and ensuring zero-tolerance policies against discrimination. Mak emphasised the MOD's commitment to diversity and inclusion, stressing that all individuals deserve respect regardless of their background.