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Sexual assault continues to plague women in the military
14/02/2019
We look at the Lost Heroines campaign by specialist lawyers Bolt Burdon Kemp which highlights some of the issues facing women in the military, with a particular focus on sexual harassment.
Historical allegations: fact vs fiction
11/02/2019
With the recent reporting about relaxed rules of engagement in Iraq and Afghanistan, we take a quick look at some of the key questions around the allegations of abuse and killing by UK troops.
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Personnel are being failed by the military justice system
01/02/2019
We welcome Liberty’s Second Rate Justice report and the launch of their new Human Rights Helpline for the UK Armed Forces.
Martial Law and No-Deal War Games
31/01/2019
The armed forces are engaging in ‘war games’, reservists will be mobilised and Brexit planners are reportedly looking at the possibility of martial law in the event of a no-deal.
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25/01/2019
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The military in education & youth activities
14/01/2019
The UK armed forces visit thousands of schools each year. They offer career presentations, curriculum resources and other activities aimed at promoting the interests of the military and long-term recruitment. Since 2012, the Department for Education have promoted ‘military ethos’ programmes such as cadet units in state schools and ‘alternative provision with a military ethos’. … Read more
The military in society
Over the last 15 years, ForcesWatch has observed and responded to ways in which the military has been promoted as a normal part of everyday life. We believe that uncritical support for the armed forces stifles debate about alternatives to war and the enormous damage that is done to those involved in conflict. In this … Read more
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