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<p>Since the policy announcement on the restoration of medals in February 2021, the
Ministry of Defence has received eight applications for the restoration of medals.
<br> <br> A disregard for any previous conviction is a pre-condition for the restoration
of an honour or medal. Of the eight applications, one veteran has obtained a disregard
for a previous conviction and has had medals returned. <br></p><p>A number of the
other seven applications remain under review in light of the introduction of the Police,
Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and potential implications for convictions for
which disregards are available.</p>
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