Investigation ordered over 'abhorrent' claims of 'sexual bullying' including creation of 'rape lists' within Royal Navy
The head of the Royal Navy has ordered an investigation into "abhorrent" claims of inappropriate sexual behaviour in the submarine service, including the alleged creation of a "crush depth rape list".Admiral Sir Ben Key, the First Sea Lord, said sexual assault and harassment has no place in the Royal Navy, adding that anyone who is found culpable will be held accountable regardless of rank.
"I want to reassure our people, and anyone who is reading this, that any activity which falls short of the highest of standards the Royal Navy sets itself is totally unacceptable and not a true reflection of what service life should be."Sexual assault and harassment has no place in the Royal Navy and will not be tolerated."Anyone who is found culpable will be held accountable for their actions regardless of their rank or status.
The Daily Mail said submariners compiled a "crush depth rape list" in which women were ranked in the order the men believed they should be raped in a catastrophic event, and that women were frequently screamed at, called c***s and hit with clipboards and pens.Read more: Speaking to the newspaper, former lieutenant Sophie Brook, 30, said: "The best thing I ever did was leave the Navy but I worry about the women I left behind.She told the newspaper she loved the job, but said: "It's just unfortunate the 'old boys' club' makes it such a hostile and misogynistic place."
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