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Armed Forces: Sexual Harassment

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 23 June 2025UIN 59810

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the latest Armed Forces Sexual Harassment Survey was launched.

Answered by Al Carns

The Armed Forces Sexual Harassment Survey 2025 was launched on 20 May 2025. It remains open for six weeks, closing on 1 July 2025.

A comprehensive internal communications plan proactively encourages all Regular and Reserve Service personnel to take part. It has been designed to ensure a wide range of responses across the Armed Forces. The communications plan uses a phased approach: marking the launch, mid-way point, and one week to go. An agile approach is used to ensure communication can be adapted to ensure Defence achieves a broad range of responses.

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