Petition · Ministry of Defence
Scrap six-year time limit for claims in Overseas Operations Act
Closed
110 signatures
What the petition asks
We feel this time limit unfairly discriminates against veterans who may need more time to come forward with claims — especially in cases involving PTSD, delayed diagnoses, or where evidence surfaces later.
We feel it discriminates against those who served in overseas operations compared to those who served at home or in non-combat roles abroad. We believe that tragically, and ironically, it targets the very people who put themselves in harm’s way to protect the rights of every other citizen. We feel that if it wasn’t so serious and disrespectful, it would be laughable.
We are calling for Part 2 of this Act to be scrapped — not amended, not delayed — scrapped. We believe that justice must be equal for all, or it is not justice at all.
We are calling for Part 2 of this Act to be scrapped — not amended, not delayed — scrapped. We believe that justice must be equal for all, or it is not justice at all.
Timeline
| 10 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
110
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Defence
Opened
10 Jun 2025
Closed
10 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 12 Aug 2026.