Army Protects Itself, Not Soldiers, Says Jaysley Beck's Mother

Army protects itself, not soldiers, says Jaysley Beck's mother

Young women should not join the Army, the mother of a teenage soldier who took her own life after being sexually assaulted by a superior has said.

Army protects itself, not soldiers, says Jaysley Beck’s mother

Leighann McCready said the armed forces had still not done enough to protect recruits.

Mum says Army is no place for women after daughter's sexual assault tragedy - Yorkshire Live

Jaysley Beck, who grew up in Yorkshire, was found dead in her army barracks after being sexually abused by her superior

Ex-Sergeant Major Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Soldier Who Took Her Own Life

By Grâçia Ada Obi The grieving mother of a teen soldier who took her own life after a senior comrade sexually assaulted her slammed the British Army on Friday October 31, 2025 after he was jailed for just six months. Warrant Officer Michael Webber, 43, previously pleaded guilty to abusing 19 year-old Gunner Jaysley Beck, months before she took her life, during a stay at Thorney Island, Hants, in 2021. After hearing the sentencing her brave mothe…