22 Apr 2008 - Royal British Legion Honour The Covenant Campaign

This is a Campaign that has been organised and run by The Royal British Legion to put pressure on today's Government to Honour The Covenant.  Please read on for further information on this Campaign and how you can help:

A career in the Armed Forces differs from all others. Service personnel agree to sacrifice certain civil liberties and to follow orders; including orders to place themselves in harm’s way in the defence of others. In return, the Nation promises to help and support people in the Armed Forces and their families when they need it most. This mutual promise is enshrined in the Military Covenant, which is acknowledged by all Services.

The Military Covenant does not have the force of law, but has been enshrined through convention, custom, and contemporary application, and it represents the Nation’s moral commitment to its Armed Forces.