Coroner Finds Army Failures Contributed to Soldier Jaysley Beck's Suicide

The inquest revealed systemic issues in how the British Army handled sexual harassment and assault complaints, as well as broader cultural failings.

Jaysley Beck, a 19-year-old Royal Artillery Gunner, died by suicide in December 2021 after enduring harassment and assault from senior-ranking colleagues.
Coroner Nicholas Rheinberg concluded that the Army's failure to address harassment by Beck's line manager and properly investigate a sexual assault on her contributed to her death.
Beck's mother, Leighann McCready, accused the Army of a 'cover-up' and called for independent investigations into cases of sexual misconduct within the military.
The inquest highlighted systemic failures, including the Army's tendency to downplay serious allegations and its lack of robust support for victims of harassment and assault.
The Army has since introduced reforms, including zero-tolerance policies for sexual misconduct, but the family and advocates demand further accountability and structural change.