Military veterans who took part in nuclear weapons tests have offered to settle their legal claims with the Ministry of Defence through a "special tribunal" following attempts to gain access to medical records they claim have been illegally withheld.Veterans and their next-of-kin served a "letter before action" on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Tuesday - setting out the details of their claims.

Military veterans who took part in nuclear weapons tests have offered to settle their legal claims with the Ministry of Defence through a "special tribunal" following attempts to gain access to medical records they claim have been illegally withheld.Veterans and their next-of-kin served a "letter before action" on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Tuesday - setting out the details of their claims.