Category: Military Affairs
Systemic Failures Threaten the Safety of Women in the Armed Forces
Kieran Lockhart, Mar, 4 2025
Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck's suicide highlighted systemic failures in the Army's handling of sexual assault and harassment complaints. The coroner blamed inadequate responses to allegations by superiors, showcasing military internal processes that shield perpetrators. Despite recommendations for external oversight, the Ministry of Defence resists, leaving service women exposed to ongoing abuse.
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