Military marks 20 years since gay ban lifted

On 12 January 2000, the military lifted its ban on gay, lesbian and bisexual personnel serving after a landmark court case.

The army used the opportunity to celebrate the progress that has been made.

Twenty years ago gay people were dishonourably discharged and sometimes stripped of medals.

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