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politics2 hours ago•4 min saved

Harrogate army college: rape allegations spark calls for independent inquiry

Four women allege rape and sexual harassment at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, prompting Wes Streeting to say he is sickened and the defence secretary to promise detailed scrutiny and culture change across the armed forces; while the MoD notes external scrutiny and positive Ofsted findings, police records show multiple sexual offences and hundreds of complaints since 2018, fueling calls for an independent inquiry into the college’s culture and safeguarding.

via BBC|

#army-foundation-college #defence-secretary #harrogate

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Alarming Rise of Sexual Assault Cases at U.K. Army's Youth Training Center"

Nine rapes, two sexual assaults, and one case of voyeurism were reported at the U.K.'s Army Foundation college in Harrogate over the past year. The college, which trains 16 and 17-year-olds for the British Army, had an "outstanding" rating by the U.K. education regulator. The U.K. is one of the few countries that recruits children under 18 into the armed services, and a parliamentary report found that the military was "failing to protect" female recruits, with almost two-thirds experiencing sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination. The recent internal Army review into the death of a 19-year-old female soldier revealed an "intense period of unwelcome behavior" by her boss, who had wanted a relationship with her.

via CBS News|

#army #child-recruitment #crime