The head of the Royal Navy says he is disturbed by 'abhorrent' accusations from women personnel.
The head of the Royal Navy has ordered an investigation into allegations of bullying and sexual harassment against women in the Submarine Service.they faced mistreatment from all ranks.
She alleged that another left naked pictures of models for her and posted 50p coins into her cabin, suggesting she would perform a sexual act in return. Former Navy Rear Adm Chris Parry told the BBC's Today programme he believed the issue was also a reflection of wider society. "It is about leadership. But it's very difficult in submarines where you are living cheek by jowl with everybody and you don't have a mature society putting people into those submarines."
"These allegations are abhorrent. Sexual assault and harassment has no place in the Royal Navy and will not be tolerated." A series of incidents within the flagship aerial display team prompted the Chief of the Air Staff to order an inquiry, which has yet to report.
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