Review of War Pensions Act 1954

The Law Commission is carrying out a review of the War Pensions Act 1954 and have published a 285 page booklet covering the Act. The commission has asked for submissions on this document.

Copies of this Booklet are held by all R S A’s

It behoves us all to take part iand make submissions if you consider they are relevant

Below are a few notes to help you on making a submission

1. They shoould be typed. This is because they have to be scanned and copied
for distribution to people reading and analysing them and it makes their job much easier. If you cannot do it yourself get your freind or an organisation to do it for you.

2. Paragraphs should be numbered for ease of reference

3. Use short sentences. Long covoluted sentences are difficult to read and often
lack clarity of meaning

4. Use sub paragraphs for lists of points.

5. Put a space between paragraphs and sub paragraphs.

6. Keep your submissions to the issues raised in the review

7. Ensure that the points you raise are referenced to the appropraite paragraphs in the review

8. Remember you are looking ahead to the future not regurgitating the past. There is no need to make criticisms of the present situation. The Law Commission has done that very effectively in the review.

9. Give priority to areas that affect your organisation or yourself.

10. Use personal experience where this can provide reasons why you support or do not suppoprt a particular option or proposal in the review

11. Often people focus on the things they don’t like and tend to ignore what they do like, It is important that Key areas like the “reverse onus of proof” receive good support.

12. It does not have to be long or detailed, nor is there any expectation that every question has to be covered. A single statement such s “I agree with paragraphs.. .. ..’ can make an adequate submission

Numbers count…Encourage your mates and other ex-service personnel, and caregivers to those with disabilities and surviving spouse to also make submissions……The more…the better.
This review can be downloaded in two parts HERE under the heading publications.