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Rod Minchin

Family of soldier who died speak out as two senior officers face court martial

Jaysley Beck took her own life in 2021 (Family handout/Centre for Military Justice/PA) -

The family of a young soldier who took her own life after being sexually assaulted by a superior have spoken of their “exhausting” fight for change within the Army as it emerged two senior officers are facing a court martial over their conduct.

It is understood Major James Hook and Colonel Samantha Shepherd will face a court martial over their actions relating to Gunner Jaysley Beck, who was found hanged in her barracks in Larkhill Camp, Wiltshire, in 2021.

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