ForcesWatch materials
One Step Forward: The case for ending recruitment of minors by the British armed forces
April 2013
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This report published by Child Soldiers International and ForcesWatch outlines the numerous ethical and legal concerns related to rhe recruitment of under-18s, including the disproportionately high level of risk they face and long-term consequences for their employability, as well as detailing how much more it costs than recruiting only adults.
ForcesWatch briefing: Expanding the Cadets and ‘military ethos’ in UK schools
December 2012
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A ForcesWatch briefing on the Government policy of expanding cadets and promoting 'military skills and ethos' in schools.
ForcesWatch briefing: Questioning the presence of armed forces in schools
May 2012
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This ForcesWatch briefing is for parents, students and teachers concerned with military activities in their school.