Armed Forces: Offences against Children

Question

Asked by Emma Lewell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference his Department's documents entitled Murder, Manslaughter and Sexual Offences in the Service Justice System: 2024, updated on 3 October 2025, and Murder, Manslaughter and Sexual Offences in the Serv

Answer

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 6 Nov 2025

Corrected 22 Apr 2026 by Louise Sandher-Jones

All those who choose to serve our country must be able to do so free from abuse, and with the dignity and respect they deserve. Sexual offending has no place in the Armed Forces, and anyone who commits a sexual offence can expect to be prosecuted to the f...