The Latest Breaking News from Gunner Beck

Two senior officers cleared of charges relating to teenage soldier Jaysley Beck

Judge Advocate General Edward Legard said there was insufficient evidence to safely convict Colonel Samantha Shepherd and Major James Hook.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

Fears collapse of trial could discourage reporting of assaults in UK armed forces

Family of Jaysley Beck, 19, voice concern after two officers acquitted over handling of sexual assault before she killed herself

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Colonel cleared over Jaysley Beck allegations ‘always believed’ her, court told

A barrister for Colonel Samantha Shepherd said she took Gunner Jaysley Beck’s complaint seriously.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

Army officers deny charges over handling of Jaysley Beck sex assault

Colonel Samantha Shepherd and Major James Hook were charged after the teenage soldier died by suicide

The Independent UK · Mar 11

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

It is understood Major James Hook and Colonel Samantha Shepherd will face a court martial over their actions relating to Gunner Jaysley Beck.

Evening Standard · Jan 30

Army officers face court martial after death of Jaysley Beck

The 19-year-old soldier was sexually assaulted just months before she took her own life

The Independent UK · Jan 30

Healey vows ‘new determination’ to protect women after Jaysley Beck’s death

It comes after her mother said young women should not join the Army as the armed forces had still not done enough to protect recruits.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

Army protects itself, not soldiers, says Jaysley Beck’s mother

Leighann McCready said the armed forces had still not done enough to protect recruits.

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2025

Ex-sergeant major jailed for sexually assaulting soldier months before her death

Warrant Officer Michael Webber attacked Gunner Jaysley Beck during a training exercise in Hampshire.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025

Ex-army sergeant major who sexually assaulted teenage soldier months before her death is jailed

Jaysley Beck’s family say Michael Webber’s attack and the way higher-ups handled her complaint ‘broke something inside her that she couldn’t repair’

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025