Racism 'prevalent' in armed forces, watchdog warns

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Racism 'prevalent' in the armed forces, ombudsman warns

The court found that Hani Gue and Nkululeko Zulu has been working in aMr Nkululeko said he believed the army suffered from"systemic racism".But she adds"I would absolutely say the Army and the armed forces have issues with racism which need to be tackled".

Despite improvements she says the complaints system is still not operating efficiently and fairly. Her office is still short staffed.Image captionMs Williams has repeatedly called on the MoD to commission an independent report to find out why so many people with BAME backgrounds and women are making complaints.It says it has a range of measures to ensure the issue is tackled including regular diversity and inclusion training.

Lt. Colonel Jonathan Buxton , who runs the unit, says the fact the Army has invested in his team of six shows"it is taking the problem seriously". In a statement the MoD said"racism has no place in the military and anyone found to be behaving in such a way can expect to be disciplined, discharged or dismissed".

Solicitor Ahmed Al-Nahhas says he's seen no evidence that any action was taken against those responsible for bullying Mark De Kretser.He says the Army"broke me. I was really quite a strong character. But I'm a mouse now"

 

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Oooo I’m so shocked about that

That’s BS Never experienced any racism I found fair minded people😊

moyeenislam Racism prevalent in the country - election of dog-whistling racist as PM evidence of that!

Translation; You want racism to be prevalent in the armed forces.... With your mind games...

The same could well be said about eNCA where company trades the way OK Bazaar's used to - sidelining black African workers from its sales floor. Fortunately they're master at diverting attention with Trump woes providing smokescreen. Consumers complicit

and serious, very serious bullying

Most so-called 'racism' in the forces is good-natured banter and having a laugh. Military personnel have to be tough. Too many snowflakes, moaners and people with chips on their shoulders nowadays.

If you compare our society against our military, then the Services would almost always be seen more favourably. Why? Because it’s an organisation striving to be at the forefront of social, race and gender equality and is accountable. Whilst not perfect, they try harder than most!

Racist join Conservatives

Bullshit

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This is why I’m glad I’m out, the military’s an easy target for people to make money and careers out of persecuting it. Look at ANY other sector with the same magnifying glass and you’ll be stunned.

they have to run with 50lb packs so they should be good at races

Didn’t we already know racism was widespread in the forces

This shouldn't be a surprise put a group of predominantly white working class males together and they will look for prey.

The agenda continues...

Its OK to train and pay people to kill foreigners, just don't call them the wrong adjective.

Does this surprise anyone?

Not a huge surprise, I doubt it’s changed much since the Duke of Wellington called our army the scum of the earth.

“Trigger” Buxton runs this special unit dedicated to stamping out racism etc etc. That’s how I know it’s not being taken seriously at all 😁

I don't play the race card & hate it when the likes of Lenny Henry bleat on but back in 1978 my heart was set on joining the RAF but the careers officers in Reading literally shot my dreams down in flames by saying that I wouldn't withstand the level of racism I'd face.

It can only be the BBC wave it every day Racist Card. Time for this channel along with four to be shut down. I remember my time in the RN with my opposite number in the Operations rooms. Today I would be a racist at the banter we used.

No it isn't. It is called military humour and banter and basically no subject is off limits. However these guys will stick up for their own no matter what colour, gender or sexual orientation.

Well if the PM can get away with racism

The armchair military experts in this thread..........

Cultural Marxism is trying to destroy the military now

It'd be nice to have someone on the BBC news who wasn't called Chakrabarti.

Child Abuse ‘prevalent’ in Halifax Police Force BBC ignores!!!

You need to know your enemy. The walk among us.

Racism is an essential form of hate that must exist in the minds of people who join the armed forces. It's a lot easier to justify to one's self the killing of others, if one sees them as inferior or sub-human. Forces of state-sanctioned violence have always depended on racism.

This is not news. But thank you for highlighting it.

Yawn. When will the BBC talk about real racism. Another gangs of Pakistani men charged with raping and abusing underage white children today in Halifax add that to the gang charged in Telford yday too. If white gangs groomed Pakistani Muslim children u would soon call it racist

Racism is alive all over the UK too, why do you think so many white girls are having to suffer rape at the hands of grooming gangs, it's been ignored for years.

Bias “prevalent” in the bbc, everyone agrees.

And in other news....

Bullshit, never in all my service did i hear one, not one racist comment, our blood is the same colour

Water wet, bear shit found in woods, pope attends mass

Not surprised.

Still

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