Better combat compensation
Detail of outcome
Considerations of a new compensation scheme were a previous manifesto commitment and have not been taken forward following the 2019 general election.
This consultation ran from 9:30am on 1 December 2016 to 11:45pm on 23 February 2017
Original consultation
Consultation description
The MOD plans to introduce a new compensation scheme for injured armed forces personnel and families of those killed in combat. Compensation would be paid at levels which a court would award, and are often substantially greater than the current Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.
Our proposals would mean many more individuals and families would benefit from these larger awards, and unnecessary legal costs, delay and stress associated with litigation could be avoided. At the same time, the government intends to legislate to clarify the scope of the common law principle of Combat Immunity.
Ways to respond
Online: https://surveys.mod.uk/index.php/644576?lang=en
Email: DJEP-CombatCompensation@mod.uk
Post:
DJEP–Combat Compensation
Ministry of Defence
Floor 3 Zones H-I, Main Building
Horse Guards Avenue, Whitehall
London
SW1A 2HB
Documents
Last updated 3 August 2018 + show all updates
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Added a note to explain the reason for delaying publication of the final outcome.
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First published.