The Gurkha Justice Campaign (country, quote, youtube, 1997, Hang)

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.

jackhammer · 10-26-2008, 03:16 PM

Once again it's the case of the government pissing on the people who put their arse's on the line for our country.

right-track · 10-26-2008, 03:17 PM

Signed?

jackhammer · 10-26-2008, 03:19 PM

I'm not too keen on letting my e-mail address out there but yes. I signed.

right-track · 10-26-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

I'm not too keen on letting my e-mail address out there but yes. I signed.

Don't worry...all you'll get is an email from Joanna Lumley in return.

right-track · 10-26-2008, 03:29 PM

~~The Unfan~~ · 10-26-2008, 05:14 PM

From the way the story was reported in the states I was under the impression that they'd already won the right to stay there.

WendyCal · 10-27-2008, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Unfan

From the way the story was reported in the states I was under the impression that they'd already won the right to stay there.

wow

Could our illustrious news media be misleading us???

Perhaps if you switched to Fox...

right-track · 10-27-2008, 02:46 AM

The new rules do not apply to those discharged from the armed forces before July 1997.

right-track · 04-29-2009, 03:45 PM

Justice for the Gurkhas
One hundred thousand Gurkhas fought in the First World War. They served in the battlefields of France in the Loos, Givenchy, Neuve Chapelle and Ypres; in Mesopotamia, Persia, Suez Canal and Palestine against Turkish advance, Gallipoli and Salonika. One detachment served with Lawrence of Arabia. 250,000 Nepalese Gurkhas served in the Second World War.

The good news is... The Gurkha Justice Campaign was won today.
The sacrifice these people gave for Britain has finally been rewarded and they've earned the right (long overdue) to live in the country that they so bravely fought for.

10-26-2008, 03:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	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.

10-26-2008, 03:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Once again it's the case of the government pissing on the people who put their arse's on the line for our country. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

10-26-2008, 03:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I'm not too keen on letting my e-mail address out there but yes. I signed. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

10-26-2008, 03:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Signed?

10-26-2008, 03:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723

10-26-2008, 05:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
~~The Unfan~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Methville Posts: 2,116	From the way the story was reported in the states I was under the impression that they'd already won the right to stay there.

10-27-2008, 02:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	The new rules do not apply to those discharged from the armed forces before July 1997.

04-29-2009, 03:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Justice for the Gurkhas One hundred thousand Gurkhas fought in the First World War. They served in the battlefields of France in the Loos, Givenchy, Neuve Chapelle and Ypres; in Mesopotamia, Persia, Suez Canal and Palestine against Turkish advance, Gallipoli and Salonika. One detachment served with Lawrence of Arabia. 250,000 Nepalese Gurkhas served in the Second World War. The good news is... The Gurkha Justice Campaign was won today. The sacrifice these people gave for Britain has finally been rewarded and they've earned the right (long overdue) to live in the country that they so bravely fought for.