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How military injury can affect your sense of purpose, belonging and mental health

A physical injury can affect far more than a service person’s body. Being unable to train, deploy or do the job they joined the Armed…

By Natasha Mason
What would a ‘well’ medical discharge from military service actually look like?

A medical discharge is often spoken about as a date: the day someone leaves the Armed Forces. For the person leaving, it can mean a…

By Natasha Mason
BBK Manifesto 2026: Tackle delays in the court system

Justice should be timely. Yet across the criminal, civil and coroners’ courts, victims, bereaved families and claimants continue to face unacceptable delays. Cases that should…

By Jennifer Ellis
BBK Manifesto 2026: Enforce and strengthen the MOD’s duty of candour

The advantage of working exclusively for military personnel and their families is that you gain insight and understanding into how the Ministry of Defence operates…

By Victoria Sedgwick
BBK Manifesto 2026: Let civilian police investigate Armed Forces sexual offences

Serious sexual offences committed by members of the Armed Forces can still be prosecuted through the military justice system rather than the civilian courts, despite…

By Ahmed Al-Nahhas
BBK Manifesto 2026: Build an independent Service Complaints process for the Armed Forces

People serving in our Armed Forces should be able to raise concerns knowing they will be treated fairly, impartially and without fear of repercussions. Yet…

By Ahmed Al-Nahhas
BBK Manifesto 2026: Introduce consequences for organisations that fail to act on Prevention of Future…

When a coroner issues a Prevention of Future Deaths (PFD) report, it is because they believe action could prevent similar fatalities in the future. These…

By Jennifer Ellis
BBK Manifesto 2026: Improve the care pathway from injury to medical discharge

Each year, about 2,000 service personnel leave the Armed Forces through medical discharge after suffering illness, injury or a mental health condition during their service.  …

By Gaggan Mawi
BBK Manifesto 2026: Modernise the law on fatal claims

Few experiences are more devastating than losing someone you love, particularly when their death could have been prevented. When someone dies because of negligence, the…

By Jennifer Ellis
Supporting recovery through challenge: BBK partners with Adaptive Grandslam

I am very proud to share that Bolt Burdon Kemp has launched a new partnership with Adaptive Grandslam (AGS). Supporting the Armed Forces community is deeply important…

By Natasha Orr
The troubling ‘door knocking’ culture revealed by women in the Armed Forces

‘Door knocking’ sounds like an innocuous phrase. But in ITV News’ Her Fight: Are Women Serving in the Military Safe?, women used it to describe…

By Natasha Mason
Military justice under scrutiny after ITV documentary on sexual violence

In the documentary, ITV reported there were 85 rape allegations investigated within the Service Justice System in 2025 and, separately, six people were found guilty…

By Natasha Mason
Standing alongside the naval community: BBK partners with the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity

Bolt Burdon Kemp is proud to announce a new partnership with the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC), the principal charity of the Royal…

By Natasha Orr
Women aren’t new to the military anymore - so why does the old boys’ culture…

ITV News’ recent documentary Her Fight: Are Women Serving in the Military Safe? raises some deeply uncomfortable questions about the culture women continue to experience…

By Natasha Mason
Before they were soldiers: the raped teenage Army recruits who should have been protected

A BBC investigation has uncovered fresh allegations of rape, sexual assault and harassment involving teenage recruits at the Army Foundation College (AFC) in Harrogate, prompting…

By Amber Seymour
Rising temperatures and the risk of heat injury in the military

The UK summer this year has been dangerously hot, with the UK Health Security Agency warning people to avoid the warmest part of the day.…

By Siobhan Rochford
My festival was accessible on paper - but not in practice

A few weeks ago, I went to a music festival. Like hundreds of other people, I was looking forward to spending time with family, enjoying…

By Natasha Mason
Sexual violence has no place in the Armed Forces

The recent conviction of a former RAF serviceman for rape and a campaign of abuse is a stark reminder that sexual violence remains an issue…

By Natasha Mason
Why BBK is supporting Aurora New Dawn this Armed Forces Week

BBK is marking Armed Forces Week by supporting Aurora New Dawn, a domestic abuse and sexual violence charity which has developed a dedicated service for…

By Natasha Mason
Navy and Marines event shines spotlight on support for military families and veterans

Recently, I had the privilege of attending an event hosted by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) at the iconic BT Tower in…

By Natasha Orr

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