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22/11/2010
MoD Wins Damages Appeal
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has won the majority of its appeal regarding a decision to allow nuclear tests veterans to claim damages.
Blaming South Pacific atomic experiments in the 1950s for their ill health, ten out of the 1,011 ex-servicemen launched cases against the MoD.
However, due to exceeding legal time limits, judges have ruled that nine of the ex-servicemen cannot continue with their case.
Lack of evidence to prove the tests were to blame was also a problem factor.
In the 1950s, Britain carried out a number of nuclear weapons tests on the Australian mainland, the Montebello Islands and on Christmas Island.
The Servicemen fighting for compensation, have dealt with serious illnesses, including cancer, skin defects and fertility problems which they claim are the result of exposure to radiation.
The MoD has acknowledged its "debt of gratitude" to them, but denies any negligence.
(BMcN/GK)
Blaming South Pacific atomic experiments in the 1950s for their ill health, ten out of the 1,011 ex-servicemen launched cases against the MoD.
However, due to exceeding legal time limits, judges have ruled that nine of the ex-servicemen cannot continue with their case.
Lack of evidence to prove the tests were to blame was also a problem factor.
In the 1950s, Britain carried out a number of nuclear weapons tests on the Australian mainland, the Montebello Islands and on Christmas Island.
The Servicemen fighting for compensation, have dealt with serious illnesses, including cancer, skin defects and fertility problems which they claim are the result of exposure to radiation.
The MoD has acknowledged its "debt of gratitude" to them, but denies any negligence.
(BMcN/GK)
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