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Deepcut – another verdict; still more questions….
18/07/2018
Today is a significant day in the Deepcut tragedy. We explore some of the problems that allowed the toxic environment of Deepcut to develop and continue to persist today and why raising the age of recruitment would provide a significant part of the solution.
War Hurts Everybody
29/06/2018
Leicester for Peace report on their ‘War hurts everybody’ vigil at Leicester Armed Forces Day on was 23 June.
Warrior Nation: War, militarisation and British democracy
25/06/2018
This report explores how the ‘Militarisation Offensive’ which started in 2006 to improve public recognition and support for the armed forces failed to produce majority support for the war in Afghanistan but deepened the militarisation of British politics and society. Since 2006 the military have broken constitutional convention and made public attacks on politicians, leading to the most severe tensions in political-military relations since the Second World War.
Warrior Nation – how the power of the military challenges British democracy
A new report by a leading defence academic reveals how a ‘militarisation offensive’ – which began in 2006 to create support for the Afghan war – has increased the military’s influence on British politics and society. (2)
Ministry of Defence misleading public over armed forces visits to schools
04/06/2018
With the publication of the Scottish Parliament’s Public Petitions Committee report on our petition on armed forces visits to schools, there has been substantial coverage in the news (see our round-up). The Ministry of Defence have said a number of things in response that are very disputable – this blog outlines some of the evidence.
Scottish Parliament recognises child rights and welfare concerns around armed forces activities in schools
Quakers in Scotland and ForcesWatch welcome the recommendations made in a report from the Scottish Parliament about armed forces activities in schools.
The new tide of militarisation
27/05/2018
Militarism has existed in the Britain for a long time, but there is a new tide of militarisation that has developed over the last five years. This briefing from Quaker Peace and Social Witness, explores the government strategy to increase public support for the military, in order to raise the willingness of the public to pay for the military, make recruitment easier, and stifle opposition to unpopular wars.
Resisting militarisation in Leicester
22/05/2018
We interviewed poet and campaigner Ambrose Musiyiwa for Peace News on militarisation in Leicester and how local people are acting to resist militarism.
Ethics not (military) ethos
02/05/2018
Former education minister Robert Goodwill has been tasked with drawing up a report for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on the benefits of ‘military ethos’ in schools. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has suggested this could include ‘military academies’ in disadvantaged areas.
We consider the ethics of imposing an ethos from outside of education, especially when it serves interests at odds with the best interests of young people.
Submission to the Human Rights and the Scottish Parliament inquiry
30/04/2018
This submission made by ForcesWatch and Quakers in Scotland to the Scottish Parliament’s human rights inquiry details our concerns around the need for regulation and transparent accountability of military activities in schools, the lack of education about peace and human rights, and the continued recruitment of children into the UK armed forces.
‘Testing the Argument’: MSPs call for report into military visits in Scotland’s schools
20/03/2018
Members of the Scottish Parliament have agreed to produce a report into military visits in Scotland’s schools in a response to our petition on the issue.
Harrogate abuse court martials
On the day that the Harrogate abuse court martials were dropped and the press was allowed to comment after reporting restrictions were lifted, there was coverage in almost all the major news outlets. Our comments, and those of partner organisations, were also reported.
Army abuse case failings: it’s time for change in the military justice system
19/03/2018
Three cases involving over 40 claimants and 16 Army instructors have collapsed, raising a number of serious concerns about failings within the military justice system. As a result, serious allegations of abuse against very young recruits have not been tested. We call for changes to the system and question whether a military environment where aggression is fostered will ever be condusive to the wellbeing of young recruits.
Evidence submitted to the Armed Forces and Veterans Mental Health Inquiry
13/03/2018
Written evidence submitted by ForcesWatch to the Defence Committee’s Armed Forces and Veterans Mental Health Inquiry.
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