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Can You Use FOI to Request Confirmation of Military Service for a Named Individual?

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Introduction The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has, over the years, received a range of freedom of information (FOI) requests asking for confirmation of military service for a named individual. There is usually a mix of requests for information on deceased and living individuals. You can learn more about freedom of information on our sister… Read More

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An Overview of UK Security Vetting for Members of the British Armed Forces

1.0 Introduction Many roles within defence and public sectors require prospective candidates to undergo security checks before the assignment can begin. This article will provide a brief outline of the security vetting these prospective candidates may undertake. This process is collectively known as national security vetting (NSV), and gets progressively more intrusive the higher the… Read More