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The tragic death of Gunner Jaysley Beck sent shockwaves across the military community when the inquest into her death concluded the Army failed to take…
Organisations are being named and shamed for not responding to coroners’ recommendations to prevent future deaths. But does this go far enough to hold them…
In 2016, I wrote a blog addressing the growing calls for the military recruitment age to be raised to 18. This followed a report prepared…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is often a result of experiencing or witnessing…
It’s been nearly seven years since Bolt Burdon Kemp published and signed our Armed Forces Covenant committing to supporting past and present members, and today…
I have been saddened and frustrated to read about the details that have emerged following the Jaysley Beck inquest. The findings are almost unbelievable, but…
The death of Jaysley Beck was in part caused by the Army’s handling of her complaint, a coroner has ruled. The inquest heard that Ms…
Sadly, it is no secret that sexual harassment has been rife in the Armed Forces. With the inquest into the sad death of Gunner Jaysley…
Towards the end of last year, the Government announced the long-awaited LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS). This scheme enables those impacted by the ban on…
Any injury sustained while serving in the Armed Forces can cause stress, financial worries and potentially a change to your career. And if you believe…
By its very nature, serving in the military can be dangerous. When a fatality happens, it’s a devasting time for the victim’s family with many…
Even the safest of drivers can be injured in a road traffic accident due to the negligence of another, and the consequences for military personnel…
“If it isn’t raining it isn’t training”. How many service personnel and veterans have heard this? Likely said in jest but there is a serious…
On 12th December 2024, the Government launched the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme, providing recognition and compensation to LGBT veterans who served in the Armed Forces…
I have many experiences from my 19-year service in the Royal Navy; some helped shape the life I have today and some still leave me…
Specialist military unit (SMU) service personnel often face unique challenges when considering legal claims due to the sensitive nature of their work and the hierarchical…
Whether you are currently serving in the Armed Forces, or in the process of transitioning to civvy street, it can often be overwhelming to think…
The newly-released UK Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Statistics for the last 20 years is a concerning read, with just a fraction of claims paid out…
Summer Leave is just around the corner and for many in the Armed Forces it’s a time to travel home, spend time with family and…
There has been a major shift in society towards mental health. Over the last decade, after the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in…
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