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The CMJ provides free, independent, expert legal services to serving or former members of the Armed Forces. Inquests, public law, human rights, discrimination.
The official response of @DefenceHQ @BritishArmy to the Jaysley Beck case appears to be “we will put more women on court martial boards”. This has absolutely no relevance to that case and just gives the impression they are desperately scrambling for something to say
Jaysley Beck’s sister Emilli will be speaking on @BBCr4today this morning at around 0750hrs
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If not now, when? Jaysley Beck's case shows the urgent need for reform of serious complaints handling for soldiers - Centre for Military Justice
Jaysley Beck, a bright, energetic and kind teenager, had plenty to complain about during her final few months in the Army. A senior NCO who was more than twice her age, the Royal Artillery Battery Sgt...
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Today in court we heard that Jaysley had been “the epitome of the kind of person we want to join the Army”.
This week a Coroner is investigating the circumstances of teenage soldier Jaysley Beck’s death. We’ve already heard a lot of evidence about the alarming behaviours of her immediate boss and an allegation of sexual assault that was not investigated.
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Inquest into the death of Gnr Jaysley Beck to open on Monday 10th February 2025 - Centre for Military Justice
The inquest into the death of teenager, Gunner Jaysley Beck, opens at Salisbury Coroner’s Court, 26 Endless Street, SP1 1DP, on Monday 10th February 2025, before Coroner Nicholas Rheinberg. The inque...
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These attacks on Richard Hermer KC are an attack on the rule of law. Barristers have to take the cases that come their way. It’s called the cab rank rule. He also acted for the family of a soldier murdered by the IRA. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01...
Pressure builds on Starmer over payout for Gerry Adams
Lord Hermer, the Attorney General friend of the PM, refuses to say whether he profited from work with the Sinn Fein president
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Our friends and hosts at Norfolk Community Law Service get a lovely nod in this article! @lawsocietygazette.bsky.social www.lawgazette.co.uk/features/a-l... In great company too! @biddetention.bsky.social @rainbowmigration.bsky.social , DAS, @cmjhq.bsky.social PBI and Reprieve
A little goes a long way: the Law Society Charity after 50 years
The Law Society Charity supports registered charities whose principal aims are to help members in the areas of access to justice, legal education or human rights.
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Proud to feature in this piece about some of the brilliant charities the Law Society Charity supports. www.lawgazette.co.uk/features/a-l...
A little goes a long way: the Law Society Charity after 50 years
The Law Society Charity supports registered charities whose principal aims are to help members in the areas of access to justice, legal education or human rights.
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Know Your Rights Guide to Employment Law for Service Personnel - Centre for Military Justice
Service Personnel have important employment law rights. However there is a widespread lack of understanding about them and very often people only seek advice late in the day, only to be told that whil...
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Our military courts are still failing sexual assault survivors. www.opendemocracy.net/en/military-...
Our military court is failing sexual violence survivors
Predators are walking free thanks to a broken system. The Crown Prosecution Service and civilian court must step in
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