Ben Key confirms several personnel have been sacked, demoted or disciplined as a result of investigations
The apology came almost two years after a whistleblower spoke of experiencing serious and sustained sexual harassment and bullying with the Submarine Service.The apology came almost two years after a whistleblower spoke of experiencing serious and sustained sexual harassment and bullying with the Submarine Service.
First Sea Lord Adm Sir Ben Key said he was “truly sorry” to the women in the service who had experienced “misogyny, bullying and other unacceptable behaviours” while serving their country. He confirmed several serving personnel had been sacked, demoted or faced disciplinary action after a series of investigations uncovered evidence of widespread sexism. The Guardian understands the navy has carried out 28 investigations into sexual misconduct and unacceptable behaviour among sailors in the last two years, resulting in 18 serving personnel being sacked, four being demoted and six disciplined.
Friday’s apology comes almost two years after a Royal Navy submarine whistleblower said she had been subjected to serious and sustained sexual harassment and bullying during her time in the elite Submarine Service, after becoming one of the first women to be allowed to serve on the fleet.
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