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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

Senior army officers deny charges linked to death of soldier Jaysley Beck

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The Independent UK · Mar 11

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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

‘British Armed Forces still not safe for women four years since my daughter killed herself after sexual assault’

Jaysley Beck’s family blame attack by Michael Webber and handling of assault by army for 19-year-old’s death

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

‘This doesn’t feel like justice’: mother of Jaysley Beck accuses army of empty promises

Leighann McCready says promised changes to help victims of sexual assault have not happened quickly enough and the family had to push for progress at every stage of inquest

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2025

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Ex-sergeant major admits sexually assaulting soldier who took her own life

Senior Battery Sergeant Major Michael Webber pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault at a pre-trial hearing on Friday

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Army officer admits sexual assault of teenager Jaysley Beck before she took her own life

Beck’s family say failures within justice system led to her death after Michael Webber pleaded guilty to crime

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025

Sister of soldier Jaysley Beck warns women not to join Army

Coroner ruled that Army ‘systemic’ failures contributed to death of 19-year-old Royal Artillery Gunner.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Mother of tragic soldier calls for change in Army to protect soldiers

Leighann McCready said she believed the Army ‘covered up’ her daughter’s complaints and the way she was treated.

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

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

Failings in handling of 19-year-old’s sexual assault complaints have left family hoping her inquest can finally effect real change

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2025

Coroner to give conclusion at inquest into death of teenage soldier

Gunner Jaysley Beck was found dead at Larkhill Camp, Wiltshire, in December 2021.

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

Police investigated report soldier was harassed by supervisor before her death

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck was found dead at Larkhill Camp, Wiltshire, in December 2021.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

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The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

‘We should have done more’ for female soldier, senior army officer tells inquest

Brigadier Melissa Emmett said the army let down Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck ‘in so many ways’ at an inquest on Monday.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

Female soldier tells inquest of finding sergeant at her door with a condom

A friend of Gunner Jaysley Beck has spoken of the ‘disgusting’ comments directed toward female soldiers

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

Supervisor of tragic soldier denies ‘manipulating’ her into being ‘close’ to him

Former Royal Artillery bombardier Ryan Mason declined to answer some questions at the inquest into the death of Gunner Jaysley Beck.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025

Colleagues of soldier, 19, found dead criticise response to sexual assault claims

Jaysley Beck’s friends tell inquest she did not report her boss because her previous complaint was ‘squashed’

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The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

Officer’s apology after alleged kiss attempt ‘not acceptable outcome’, soldier’s inquest told

Battery Sergeant Major Michael Webber Webber received a minor administrative action and wrote a letter to Jaysley Beck

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

Officer’s apology after alleged misconduct ‘not acceptable outcome’ – inquest

Battery Sergeant Major Michael Webber had to apologise to Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, after allegedly trying to kiss her.

Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025

Army officer declines to answer inquest questions over attempted kiss

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire in December 2021.

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Sergeant accused of trying to kiss teenage soldier refuses to answer questions at her inquest

Gunner Jaysley Beck claimed Battery Sergeant Major Michael Webber told her he had been ‘waiting for a moment for them to be alone’

Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025

Officer who ‘tried to kiss soldier’ refuses to answer questions at her inquest

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire in December 2021.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

Teenage soldier complained of ‘psychotic, possessive’ boss before her death

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire on December 15 2021.

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