Recently, BBC Radio 4s File on 4 aired "The Final Battle: Veterans Fighting for Compensation. The programme gave a striking insight into the hurdles faced by British military veterans and service personnel seeking compensation for injuries and mental health issues arising from their service. If yo...

Introduction A recent Armed Forces Compensation Scheme decision went to the Court of Appeal. And the veteran won their case. Jasmine Skander of Kings Chambers wrote a great summary, which we highly recommend. Case title: Pearson v The Secretary of State for Defence [2024] EWCA Civ 150 Decision: http...

Every year, hundreds of people are injured in the British military. That’s always going to be one of the risks of training a body of people to potentially fight against others. And those joining the military know those risks. It’s part of the job. But military folk also expect to be supported when t...