Context
The question concerns the legal protections for armed forces personnel and veterans against vexatious claims.
Question
What steps his Department plans to take to tackle vexatious claims against armed forces personnel. Following their many years of service to our nation, I want them to feel safe and secure in the knowledge that they will not be hounded and harassed by vexatious litigation for decades to come. How soon will our veterans be able to stand at ease?
Answer from Ben Wallace (The Minister for Defence People and Veterans)
My thoughts are with the injured victims of the Streatham attack and their families, and I express my sympathy and support on the Government's behalf. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our armed forces who perform exceptional feats to protect this country in incredibly difficult circumstances while ensuring that the law is applied consistently, promptly and fairly. As Her Majesty said in the Gracious Speech, the Government will shortly introduce a legislative package to ensure that our service personnel and veterans have access to the legal protections they deserve.
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