Coroner Rules Army’s Inaction Contributed to Soldier’s Suicide

A 19-year-old Royal Artillery Gunner, who was sexually assaulted by a senior soldier and harassed by her line manager, died by suicide, with a coroner ruling that the Army’s failure to act contributed to her death.

The ruling highlights serious concerns over how the military handles allegations of harassment and abuse within its ranks. Calls for systemic reform and better support for service personnel have intensified following the verdict.