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right-track · 10-26-2008, 03:01 PM

The Gurkha Justice Campaign

Gurkhas are fighting for Justice. They want the same terms and conditions as their UK and Commonwealth counterparts.

You may have seen in the media that the Gurkhas have been fighting in Parliament and the Courts. Step by step, things are getting better - but there is a long way to go.

On Tuesday 30th September, the High Court ruled their treatment had been unlawful in terms of the right to live in the UK if they retired before 1997.
Following that fantastic High Court decision, the Government has to change the law on how it treats Gurkhas.

The Gurkha Justice Campaign are demanding the full, fundamental change in law that will allow ALL retired Gurkhas the right to live here.

Why Support the Gurkhas?

The Gurkha regiments have loyally served the British people for nearly 200 years. They have fought alongside their colleagues in the British Army in virtually every war or conflict during that period, from the First World War, Second World War, Korea, Borneo, Malaya, the Falklands, the First Gulf War. In fact our Gurkhas are currently serving with British forces in Afghanistan and Iraq..

Of the 9 living holders of the Victoria Cross, one third of the living winners are Gurkhas (3 living recipients). In all, 26 Victoria Crosses have been awarded to Gurkha Regiments for acts of extreme bravery in the face of the enemy (13 VCs having been awarded to Nepali Gurkhas). 6,500 Gurkhas have received military decorations for bravery.

45,000 Gurkhas have died fighting for Britain. 150,000 Gurkhas have been seriously wounded on battlefields defending our freedom and way of life. The Gurkhas have given 200 years loyal service to the British people, and asked for very little in return.

In fact, if there was a minute silence for every Gurkha wounded in World War II alone, we would have to stay silent for 2 weeks!

The Gurkhas have defended the British public for generations, now it is time to repay that debt by asking the British Government to treat our Gurkha veterans fairly and allow them to live with us, if they so wish.

If you are a UK resident you can help by signing the Gurkha Justice Campaign petition.

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right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,769	The Gurkha Justice Campaign The Gurkha Justice Campaign Gurkhas are fighting for Justice. They want the same terms and conditions as their UK and Commonwealth counterparts. You may have seen in the media that the Gurkhas have been fighting in Parliament and the Courts. Step by step, things are getting better - but there is a long way to go. On Tuesday 30th September, the High Court ruled their treatment had been unlawful in terms of the right to live in the UK if they retired before 1997. Following that fantastic High Court decision, the Government has to change the law on how it treats Gurkhas. The Gurkha Justice Campaign are demanding the full, fundamental change in law that will allow ALL retired Gurkhas the right to live here. Why Support the Gurkhas? The Gurkha regiments have loyally served the British people for nearly 200 years. They have fought alongside their colleagues in the British Army in virtually every war or conflict during that period, from the First World War, Second World War, Korea, Borneo, Malaya, the Falklands, the First Gulf War. In fact our Gurkhas are currently serving with British forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.. Of the 9 living holders of the Victoria Cross, one third of the living winners are Gurkhas (3 living recipients). In all, 26 Victoria Crosses have been awarded to Gurkha Regiments for acts of extreme bravery in the face of the enemy (13 VCs having been awarded to Nepali Gurkhas). 6,500 Gurkhas have received military decorations for bravery. 45,000 Gurkhas have died fighting for Britain. 150,000 Gurkhas have been seriously wounded on battlefields defending our freedom and way of life. The Gurkhas have given 200 years loyal service to the British people, and asked for very little in return. In fact, if there was a minute silence for every Gurkha wounded in World War II alone, we would have to stay silent for 2 weeks! The Gurkhas have defended the British public for generations, now it is time to repay that debt by asking the British Government to treat our Gurkha veterans fairly and allow them to live with us, if they so wish. If you are a UK resident you can help by signing the Gurkha Justice Campaign petition.