Overview

• 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.