“Truly Shocking” report highlights sexism in the military
BFBS Radio Sitrep - A podcast by BFBS Radio - Thursdays
A damning report accuses military leaders of failing to protect female personnel from bullying, harassment and discrimination. An MPs investigation revealed the huge number of complaints, including allegations of serious sexual offences going unpunished. We hear from the MP who led the probe, and a 30-year Army veteran who resigned to highlight the issue - and we ask a defence minister what they’re going to do to improve things. Plus the US announces an end to combat operations in Iraq — but not for the first time. And as the Carrier Strike Group reaches the Indo-Pacific, what does our biggest ally make of it all?
