HUNDREDS of war veterans who suffered long-term health effects following British nuclear tests overseas more than half-a-century ago will mount a High Court legal challenge against the Government tomorrow.
Many servicemen either died very young, suffered from cancers, skin defects, infertility and reduced life-expectancy following the atomic bomb explosions in the Pacific and Indian Oceans in 1957.
The tests were carried out by the Ministry of Defence and were designed to improve Britain's nuclear capability.
But the victims and their families believe long-term health issues were caused by exposure to radiation and will be fighting for justice at London's High Court tomorrow.
The Review understands some of the victims and families are from Hertfordshire.
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