Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN HL1983
Armed Forces: Body Armour
Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 27 July 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risk that female personnel are injured as a result of wearing body armour designed for male bodies; and when they expect to mitigate this risk with body armour that is designed for wome
Answer
The Department’s priority is to ensure all Service personnel receive appropriate and equitable levels of protection. While there is currently no evidence demonstrating a causal link between the in-service body armour system and an increased incidence of i...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN HL1983) →