Written questions

Armed Forces: Harassment and Sexual Offences

Commons · Question 35029 · Tabled 3 Mar 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 11 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will hold discussions with PTSD Resolution on tackling (a) harassment and (b) sexual assault in the armed forces.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 11 Mar 2025

There is no place for harassment or any form of abuse within the Armed Forces - or anywhere within Defence. I am deeply concerned that Service women in particular have been - and continue to be- subject to sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other unac...