Our evidence for Parliament: women in the armed forces
Ahmed Al-Nahhas
Partner, Solicitor Advocate and Head of the Military Group at Bolt Burdon Kemp
The Government has launched an Inquiry into the life of servicewomen in our armed forces.
We at Bolt Burdon Kemp have submitted evidence on behalf of our clients, which is sobering and thought-provoking. Harassment in the military is a feature in the lives of many servicewomen, and has been for some time.
I have been inspired by the stories of our clients, all servicewomen, all talented, able and intelligent, whose careers and lives have been destroyed by sexual harassment and discrimination. They have been let down by a service complaints system that is not fit for purpose, and a culture which struggles to change. They are courageous and deserve better.
Someone needs to own this problem and solve it.
Please click on the link below to access our evidence for the Defence Committee.
You can find out more about the Inquiry and view all the evidence submitted here: