Rejected petition Enrish the Armed Forces Covenant into Law

We call on the UK Government to fulfill its promise to make the Armed Forces Covenant legally binding and take immediate action to address systemic failures in veterans' care.

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i am a veteran and like many others we all feel let down,

The Armed Forces Covenant is a solemn commitment between the nation and its service members, ensuring they are treated fairly and , to uphold this nation’s promise to its heroes, lets make it law!

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You may find this House of Commons Library briefing helpful:

The Armed Forces Covenant and status in law
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9072/

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Date submitted 24 January 2025
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