RAF serviceman was ‘tortured’ for days for being gay
Collective coming out could be solution for gay footballers, says Thomas HitzelspergerLove Island 2022: ‘Non-binary applications accepted’ as bosses push for diversityWhy I'm celebrating the trans Drag Race contestants over the straight cisgender oneMPs heard he refused a request to name any person in any of the services that he had some sort of relationship with, leading to him being assaulted.He added: ‘The medical gloves went on and I was again subject to what I can only say was rape while I was again internally searched.’A new search followed a change of shift every four hours, with Mr Efford describing what happened to his constituent as ‘a form of torture for being gay’.After the Labour MP raised the treatment of his constituent in Parliament, the Government invited Mr Hinchley-Robson to apply to have his pension reinstated and insisted the military was a more welcoming place to LGBT people today than in the 80s.Mr Efford praised the response from the Government, but added: ‘There must be many other people who have been treated in a similar way, and I would urge them to come forward if they have seen the debate.Teen failed driving test before it began because instructor's car was 'too dirty'Boris Johnson will become ‘Velcro PM’ as Sue Gray's findings 'stick to his name’Lion killed keeper then prowled zoo with male partner for hours before being recaptured‘If they are saying “I’m in that situation myself” then please come forward and we will try to work together to get some justice.’An MoD spokesperson said: ‘We are proud of LGBT+ service personnel and value their current and historic contributions to our Armed Forces.‘It will always remain deeply regrettable that personnel were historically discriminated against.
