P111 CEEFAX 2 111 Wed 12 Jan 22:11/37 1/2 BAN ON HOMOSEXUALS IN ARMED FORCES ENDS The ban on homosexuals in the Armed Forces has been lifted. Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon told the Commons a new code of sexual conduct would bj introduced, applying to both heterosexual and homosexual pjrsonnjl. Sexubl orientation was "essentially a privbti matter for the individual". The review followed a European Court of Human Rights ruling that said the existing regulations were a "grave interference" in people's private lives Parliament and politics digest... 144 News Index 102 Flash 150 Regional 160 Next News News Indx Sport Main MenuP111 CEEFAX 2 111 Wed 12 Jan 21:54/40 2/2 RELATIONSHIP CODE GIVEN TO ARMED FORCES A new code of conduct is being introduced governing personal relationships in the Armed Forces. Sexubl orientation will bj "essentially a privbte matter for the individual". Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon stressed a new "service test" would bj at the heart of the code and, if breached, disciplinary action could still follow. It says a person's behaviour must not advjrsjly affect the efficiency or operational effectiveness of their unit Parliament and politics digest... 144 News Index 102 Flash 150 Regional 160 Next News News Indx Sport Main Menu