PLIGHT OF THE GURKHAS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Kathmandu, Nepal
18th, 19th and 20th September 1999
LEGAL ISSUES ARISING FROM
DISCRIMINATION AGAINST GURKHAS IN THE BRITISH ARMY
GEOFFREY BINDMAN, ROBIN ALLEN QC and HENRIETTA HILL
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The loyalty of the Gurkhas to the British Army is legendary. Since 1814, when their bravery so impressed the British-Indian Army in its war against Nepal that they decided to recruit them, Gurkha soldiers have fought in Britain’s conflicts all over the world. Recent years have seen the Gurkhas fighting in the Gulf Conflict and as part of the UN peace-keeping force in Bosnia. The relationship of mutual goodwill and gratitude between the Gurkhas and the British Army is highly valued. MORE.....
Remedies under International Law and Human Rights Instruments
- Gopal Siwakoti ‘Chintan’
As you have already heard, there is a long history of practice of racial discrimination by the United Kingdom against the British Army Gurkhas and their families, I am going to highlight some of the legal and human rights action strategies for redressing these violations, as adopted by the recent International human rights conference organised by GAESO in Kathmandu, Nepal. MORE.....
TREATMENT OF THE GURKHAS FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF INTERNATIONAL AND BRITISH DOMESTIC LAW
GAESO Conference Kathmandu, Nepal
9th – 11th March 2001
HENRIETTA HILL[1]
1. The nature of the discrimination against Gurkhas in the British Army
1.1 Discrimination against Gurkhas in the British Army has manifested itself in the following forms:
• Pay - the Tri-Partite Agreement between the UK, Nepal and India Linked the salary of UK Gurkhas to those serving in the Indian Army, meaning that all wages reflected the cost of living in Nepal, resulting in less pay for Gurkhas than for British soldiers Gurkhas were paid markedly different rates depending on the country in which they served, their marital status and whether or not they are accompanied. MORE....
Working Draft
APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW IN THE CASE OF DISCRIMINATION TREATMENT AGAINST THE BRITISH-GURKHA ARMY
Gopal Siwakoti ‘Chintan’,
Mary des Chene, Ph.D., Writer
Relevant International Human Rights Instruments which the United Kingdom has Obligations to Respect and Implement within Its Territory without Any Discrimination of Any Kind. MORE.....
