'Truly Shocking Evidence' of Sexual Harassment in the Armed Forces
A new parliamentary report has found women in the armed forces who are victims of bullying, harassment, discrimination and serious sexual assault are being 鈥榙enied justice鈥� by a 鈥榳oefully inadequate鈥� military complaints process.
The Defence Select Committee heard evidence from more than 4,000 women - including veterans and those still serving. MPs said they were 鈥榯ruly shocked鈥� by accounts of sexual assault and rape.
Author of the report Sarah Atherton MP says she does not agree with Defence Minister Baroness Goldie and Colonel Lucy Giles, who say change is happening.
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