US EditionBritish Cold War nuclear test veterans claim MOD is hiding some of their medical records
- John Morris, a veteran who served on Christmas Island during nuclear weapons testing, believes his son's death was a result of genetic defects caused by radiation exposure.
- The children of nuclear veterans report various health issues, including blood disorders and dental problems. Steve Purse, born with disabilities, fears he passed on genetic defects to his own son.
- The Ministry of Defence is accused of withholding or altering medical records of nuclear veterans. Veterans like John Morris have been requesting their records, but the MOD claims they either don't exist or are confidential.
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British Cold War nuclear test veterans claim MOD is hiding some of their medical records
More than 20,000 British servicemen took part in hundreds of Cold War weapons tests in Australia and the South Pacific. None of them have ever received compensation for the illnesses they believe were caused by radiation.
·United Kingdom
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Nuke heroes sue UK government for 'bloody truth' over missing medical records
Veterans launch a mass legal fight, backed by the Mirror, demanding "give us the bloody truth", as we uncover a cache of 150 documents proving scientists conducted experiments on servicemen, civilians, and indigenous people at the weapons tests
·London, United Kingdom
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