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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…
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is accused of knowingly exposing service personnel to cancer-causing chemicals for almost 20 years. Crew members who served on helicopters…
In 2020 we conducted research into the accessibility of Britian’s civil and criminal courthouses and the results were shaming. In our research we used 11…
Our justice system is creaking under the weight of the severe backlog of cases affecting criminal, civil and coroners’ courts. This poses a severe threat…
The Service Complaints process is still not truly independent and needs updating to build trust among personnel, BBK believes. We have spoken to thousands of…
If you are a Service person you are less likely to get justice where you have been the victim of a sexual crime, so we…
During his time as Defence Secretary, the Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP, promised to criminalise sexual relationships between trainees and commanding officers. He expressed this…
Over the last eight months, we have been working on Bolt Burdon Kemp’s Manifesto for Injured People. At BBK we are passionate about supporting injured…
A Royal Navy whistleblower who claims she suffered sexual harassment and abuse onboard a UK nuclear submarine is still waiting for results of an investigation…
UK troop numbers have plummeted to the lowest levels since the early 1800s after a 32% decline in recruits, new MOD data has revealed. All…
As 20,000 British troops take part in Nato’s largest military exercise since the Cold War, I’ve been thinking about the need to improve safety during…
Fresh evidence has emerged that harassment in the Armed Forces, particularly sexual harassment, is on the rise after 15 service personnel reported misconduct since January.…
The UK’s current coronial system is plagued with delay and is consequently failing to provide adequate support to bereaved families. The outcome of inquest investigations…
The holidays can often be a difficult time for Service personnel who may struggle with their mental health. I wanted to raise awareness about one…
At this time of year, I often think about my clients who may be struggling with their rehabilitation. I wanted to raise awareness about one…
With Christmas just around the corner, the weather is getting colder. For a number of military personnel, this change causes a significant amount of anxiety…
At Bolt Burdon Kemp we have noticed a rise in cases and enquiries to the Military Claims team, related to missed opportunities in diagnosing and…
Lest we forget – On Saturday, 11th November 2023, the nation commemorated Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day. As the nation remembers those who…
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