UK Atomic Veterans Demand Justice for Decades of Radiation Exposure

Thousands of servicemen involved in nuclear tests face health issues and seek compensation as hidden records surface.

Between 1952 and 1963, around 40,000 British servicemen were exposed to radiation during nuclear tests in Australia and the Pacific.
Veterans report a high incidence of cancers and genetic conditions in themselves and their descendants, attributing these to radiation exposure.
The Ministry of Defence has been accused of covering up medical records and blood test results that could prove the veterans' claims.
A new BBC documentary highlights the veterans' plight, drawing parallels to other major British scandals like the Post Office Horizon case.
Campaigners are calling on the UK government to release withheld health records and provide compensation for the affected veterans and their families.