Petition · Ministry of Defence

Compensation for Christmas Island H- bomb test veterans, families & inhabitants

Closed 57 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce compensation for veterans, their families and inhabitants affected by 1950s bomb tests, including the H-bomb, on Christmas Island. Some veterans of weapons tests from other countries have been compensated. But the UK government has not introduced compensation for veterans of British tests.
I believe the Government should give deserved justice to the veterans and families of those affected.

Timeline

4 Sep 2025 Petition opened for signatures
4 Mar 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 57
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Defence
Opened 4 Sep 2025
Closed 4 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.