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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…
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…
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…
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 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 Bolt Burdon Kemp we have noticed a rise in cases and enquiries to the Military Claims team, related to missed opportunities in diagnosing and…
The recent service inquiry report into the death of 19-year-old Jaysley Beck is once again shining a light on unacceptable behaviours and practices within the…
LGBTQ+ veterans were tortured, degraded and sexually abused within the armed forces while it was illegal to be gay in the British military, an independent…
The Ministry of Defence has come a long way in terms of acceptance and inclusion of the LGBT+ community over the past decades. Homosexuality was…
Last week, Bolt Burdon Kemp (BBK) proudly sponsored its first Parliamentary reception supporting the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Women in Defence. We all recognise…
Last month, and somewhat under the radar, the Ministry Of Defence (MOD) released their annual figures on sexual offenses committed by those subject to Service…
New figures published by the MOD show a 43% increase in military sexual offence investigations in the last year, with the number of investigations increasing…
This week, Air Chief Marshall Sir Mike Wigston told a defence select committee hearing that he was “appalled” by inappropriate behaviour in the Red Arrows…
Over the past month we have seen several reports revealing alarming numbers of sexual assault in the Armed Forces. According to figures, one in ten…
The RAF is reeling from embarrassing revelations today that more than 40 personnel, including young female recruits, have provided evidence of alleged toxic behaviour in…
At BBK we often get enquiries from Service personnel and veterans asking how to go about claiming for an injury that they have suffered. Here…
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