Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 77913

Armed Forces: Offences against Children

Tabled: 16 September 2025
Answered: 21 October 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support survivors of child sex abuse committed (a) by military personnel and (b) on military bases.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
The safety of the children of Service personnel, and young people under the age of 18 undertaking training, is of utmost importance to the Ministry of Defence (MOD), and we are committed to safeguarding and supporting victims of child sexual abuse. Our sa...
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