‘This is not a problem of the past’: Jaysley Beck’s death shows toxic misogyny persists in the armed forces

Jaysley Beck was subject to an alleged sexual assault by a male superior, and the botched handling of a complaint meant she failed to raise a subsequent one for fear of being seen as a trouble-maker. Photograph: Family/PA

Nobody has a bad word to say about Gunner Jaysley Beck.

She was a bright, happy, gregarious teenager who lit up every room she walked into. She was good at her job, confident, inspirational.