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article 02 May 2013 UK
Some British Army soldiers allowed to serve despite being convicted of sex offences (Getty)
by Kris Jepson Soldiers guilty of sexual offences kept on by British Army

Over 20 soldiers placed on the sex offenders register have continued to serve in what the Army says are "exceptional circumstances." But assault victims say military justice lacks independence.

article 26 February 2013 UK
MPs call for independent armed forces ombudsman (Image: Reuters)
by Kris Jepson MPs call for independent armed forces ombudsman

A document seen by Channel 4 News warns of a surge in complaints within the army this year, as MPs add their voices to calls for an independent armed forces ombudsman.

article 31 January 2013 UK
Prince Harry's flight instructor Michael Booley says the army used 'bullying tactics' against his official complaint (Image: Getty)
Soldiers 'powerless' against bullies says Harry's instructor

Prince Harry's flight instructor claims he suffered "gross mistreatment" at the hands of the army, as Labour calls for independent policing of the armed forces.

article 28 January 2013 UK
The Army is considering setting up a military authority similar to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, according to an internal briefing note seen by Channel 4 News
by Kris Jepson Royal Military Police 'needs independent oversight'

The army is considering setting up a military authority similar to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, according to an internal briefing note seen by Channel 4 News.

article 24 January 2013 UK
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by Kris Jepson Women served in 'male-only' British TA combat roles

Exclusive: Channel 4 News has seen a restricted document which says 55 women served in combat roles for the British Territorial Army last year, against MoD policy.

article 04 January 2013 UK
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by Kris Jepson 'Military justice left me unaware I had criminal conviction'

A former RAF airman tells Channel 4 News how a minor disciplinary offence led to a criminal conviction that could have adversely affected his chances of finding work after leaving the forces.

article 28 November 2012 UK
Corporal Anne-Marie Ellement who committed suicide after claiming she was raped by 2 colleagues (ITN)
by Kris Jepson Sexual harassment and bullying rife in the army

Exclusive: A leaked army document written by a senior officer reports that every female officer asked said she had received "unwanted sexual attention."

article 26 November 2012 World, Afghanistan
MoD negligent over vehicle deaths, families claim (screengrab)
by Kris Jepson MoD negligent over vehicle deaths, families claim

Exclusive: In the first of our Lost War films, three families whose sons were killed in Afghanistan tell Channel 4 News their loved ones died because their vehicles were not up to scratch.

article 21 November 2012 World
The UK Border Agency plans to change the rules to alow foreign and Commonwealth soldiers who risked their lives for Britain to avoid deportation - even those with minor criminal convictions.
by Kris Jepson Border Agency U-turn on deportation of FCO soldiers

The UK Border Agency plans to change the rules to allow foreign and Commonwealth soldiers who risked their lives for Britain to avoid deportation - even those with minor criminal convictions.

article 21 November 2012 UK
Army discipline often equivalent to 'kangaroo courts'
by Kris Jepson Army discipline often equivalent to 'kangaroo courts'

Exclusive: A damning report written by a serving officer has found that the army is "rarely transparent or accountable, and frequently unlawful" in the way it handles complaints and discipline.