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UK court martial: officers failed soldier over sexual assault claim before suicide

A UK court martial heard that two army officers failed to properly handle a sexual assault allegation made by 19-year-old soldier Jaysley Beck against a superior, contributing to her subsequent suicide. The case highlights institutional failures in military justice and duty of care, with potential implications for UK defense policy and personnel conduct.

Guardian Worldabout 10 hours agoGBengCredibility 29%View source

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