Young women should not join Army, says mother of soldier who took her life
Summary
The mother of Jaysley Beck, a young soldier who took her own life after a sexual assault by a superior, has spoken out against young women joining the Army. Warrant Officer Michael Webber was convicted for the assault, and the Army apologized for its handling of Beck's complaint. The incident highlighted concerns about the protection and support provided to female recruits in the military.Key Facts
- Jaysley Beck was a teenage soldier found dead in her barracks in December 2021.
- Warrant Officer Michael Webber was jailed for six months for sexually assaulting Beck.
- Beck's mother, Leighann McCready, criticized the Army for not protecting soldiers like her daughter.
- Beck reported the assault, but the Army did not initially take appropriate action.
- The Army has admitted its handling of Beck's complaint contributed to her death.
- The Ministry of Defence has since set up a serious crime command and a taskforce on violence against women in the military.
- The incident raised wider concerns about how the Armed Forces manage complaints and protect recruits.
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