Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 86209

Armed Forces: Offences against Children

Tabled: 29 October 2025

Answered: 6 November 2025

Named Day

Question

Emma Lewell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference his Department's documents entitled Murder, Manslaughter and Sexual Offences in the Service Justice System: 2024, updated on 3 October 2025, and Murder, Manslaughter and Sexual Offences in the Serv

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

All those who choose to serve our country must be able to do so free from abuse, and with the dignity and respect they deserve. Sexual offending has no place in the Armed Forces, and anyone who commits a sexual offence can expect to be prosecuted to the f...

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