House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Veterans: Vexatious Claims

Monday 21 September 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

The Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill aims to protect veterans from vexatious claims.
The Bill includes measures to end the cycle of reinvestigations for service personnel and veterans.
The Minister guarantees legal protection for service personnel who act within legal boundaries.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mark Pawsey Con

Veterans

Context

The issue of veterans facing vexatious legal claims has been a concern. The Department is under pressure to take action.

Question

What steps his Department is taking to protect veterans from vexatious claims, considering recent concerns raised by constituents and the broader veteran community?

Answer from Johnny Mercer

We have introduced the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill to tackle vexatious claims and end the cycle of reinvestigations. The Second Reading will be on Wednesday, and I look forward to the House's support.

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Q2 Mark Pawsey Con

Defence

Context

A constituent who served in the armed forces has expressed concern about potential prosecution for actions carried out during their service.

Question

Can the Minister provide reassurance to my constituent and all service personnel that they will not be prosecuted for carrying out what they were trained to do, as long as they operate within the law?