Select Committee on Defence Written Evidence


Annex A

DUTY OF CARE AND BULLYING ISSUES IDENTIFIED DURING INVESTIGATION INTO 1995 DEATHS AT DEEPCUT


Ref NoStatement/ Doc Number Nominal NoAge at time GenderStill serving?Year of Incident Incident Details

1S3B5 17MN1995 Phase 1 Trainee—Claims that having been back-squadded at Pirbright an unidentified Corporal tried to bully him out of the army by giving him excessive hard physical training.

2S16A18 18FN1995 Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee—Feels that there were discrepancies between what she was owed and actually paid when she went from Pirbright to Deepcut but cannot be specific.


3S18B20 24MN1995 RP Staff Deepcut—Stated that there were a number of staff, both RP and training NCO's who would use their position to give recruits "inducements" such as less guard duties, easier jobs around the camp etc in return for sexual favours.


4S20D22 25MY1995 RP Staff Deepcut—Names two other persons one officer, one NCO who he believes had relationships with Phase 2 trainees. Relies on rumour has no evidence.


5S107, S107A23 21MN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee—Named NCO is alleged to have entered accommodation block in the early hours and made a group of recruits stand outside in their boxer shorts where he threw darts at them.


6S8924 17FN1995 Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee—Claims that a named NCO coerced her back to his room where he indecently assaulted her.


7S35544 17FN1995 Phase 2 Trainee—Whilst on attachment to Olympia Horse Show named NCO indecently assaulted her whilst asleep in communal sleeping area.


8S35950 25MN1994 Phase 1 Trainee at Pirbright

—Named Bombardier alleged to have punched him in the stomach

—Posted to unit in Germany alleges being beaten by named individuals with baseball bats

—Same incident threatened with a rifle

—Transferred to another unit assaulted by a named Bombardier


9S35/S35A61 23FN 1995Training NCO Deepcut

—Alleged witnessing verbal & physical abuse of named recruit by training staff.

—Named NCO assaulted named recruit.

—Named NCO verbally abused named recruit.

—Named NCO prevented her from recording incident involving named recruit.

—Named NCOs harassing female recruits for sexual favours.

—Threatened by two named NCO's to keep quiet about a named senior NCO.

—Assaulted by a senior NCO.


10S9867 19MN1995 Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Ordered to roll in mud and mark time as punishment for being late on parade. Then put straight on parade and further punished for being dirty.

—Witnessed female recruit being made to run naked wearing beret and mess tins around parade square.

—Witnessed named NCO assault named recruit.

—Witnessed named NCO assault another recruit.

—Alleged damage caused by named NCO.


11S97, S97A80 20MN 1994-05Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Alleged being assaulted by a named NCO.

—Stated that named recruit was thrown out a window by an NCO (not witnessed).

—Stated that a named recruit was beaten whilst asleep.

12S5093 18FY1995 Phase 1 trainee at Pirbright

Male NCO came into her room whilst she was asleep and asked her to go to another room. She refused but believes that he was "trying it on" with her.

13R3094 21FN1995 Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Witness to named recruit being assaulted by named NCO on parade.

14S14895 18FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Alleged being touched on leg by civilian instructor whilst at Leconfield on driving course.

—Witnessed named recruit being bullied by named NCO on parade.


15D1325-2896 21FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Witness to named NCO assaulting named recruit whilst on parade.

—Alleged victim of multiple rape by unknown offenders at Deepcut. (Currently being investigated by Surrey Police).


16S25597 18MN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Stated bullying did go on but provided no specific detail.

—Stated that a named NCO would burn football shirts owned by recruits.


17S17098 19MY 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Stated that there were discrepancies in his pay when he moved from Pirbright to Deepcut.

—Named NCO burnt named recruits football shirt.

—Stated that named NCO made named recruit chase birds around rugby pitch for hours.


18S8899 19FN1995 Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Witnessed named recruit being assaulted by an NCO whilst on parade.

—Alleged that a named recruit was bullied by named NCO.

—Alleged that female recruits were subject to abuse by female NCOs

—States that numerous recruits tried to commit suicide.


19S226100 20FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Recalled that a named NCO would pick on certain individual recruits.

20S48104 18FY 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Witnessed named NCO make a named recruit do pushups on top of a female NCO whilst on parade.

21S253110 22MY 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Witnessed named NCO burn football shirt whilst on parade.

—Witnessed recruit having to transport kit, locker & bed down to parade square for show parade, felt this was harsh.


22S178116 18FY 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Recalled that a named NCO regularly humiliated and verbally abused a named recruit.

23S64, S64A, S64B, S64C 12231MY 1995RP staff at Deepcut-
—Alleged that named NCOs abused their position and bullied recruits.

24S224, D1289, D1290128 18FY 1995Phase 1 Trainee Pirbright-
—Bullied by members of training team. NCO sick over her.
—Forced to swim in cesspool.
—Assaulted by NCO with butt end of rifle
Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee-

Assaulted by named NCO whilst on parade.

152135 18FN1995 Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee-
Noted that some people had experienced trouble with their wages when moving between Pirbright and Deepcut.

26S38136 18FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee-

Having just turned 18 the witness got very drunk one night and was taken to the Guardroom to "sleep it off". In the morning still feeling unwell the duty NCO took her with him on his rounds. In one of the accommodation blocks he exposed his erect penis to her and tried to coax her into oral sex.

27S26140 18FN 1995Phase 1 Pirbright Trainee-

—Unhappy being in the Army but named NCO refused her application to discharge, ripping up the papers.

—Alleges that named NCOs had sexual relationships with recruits

Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee-

—Repeatedly self harmed in an effort to get discharged


28S279142 23FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee-

—Comments that an unknown male NCO, while drunk, forced his way into the female block.

—Named NCO had a sexual relationship with a named trainee.

—Alleges other NCOs had sexual relations with trainee's

—Admitted to relationship with a named Sgt

—Admitted to self-harming in an effort to get discharged.

—Assaulted whilst on parade by named NCO.

—While in bed one night was attacked and assaulted by unknown offenders who placed something over her head to prevent her identifying anyone. She attended the medical centre due to injuries sustained but told the Doctor that she had fallen over.

29S248148 19FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Witnessed named recruit being continuously bullied by NCOs.

—Alleges that NCOs were having sex with the trainees.

—Named Troop Officer having sex with named recruit.

—Alleges trainee's had sex with NCOs in exchange for an easier life.

—Witnessed named recruit being repeatedly assaulted by named NCOs.

30S128160 23MY 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Mentioned named Pioneer recruit who bullied other recruits. This was reported to an NCO but no action was taken.

31S240165 29MY 1995NCO attached to training of junior and senior NCOs at Deepcut.

Commented on named NCOs and an Officer having sexual relationships with trainees.

32S229188 18MN 1995Phase 1 Pirbright Trainee

Having made a mistake his whole troop was punished and as a result another recruit assaulted him. His parents contacted the camp to complain and as a result he was brought in front of one of the NCO's and given a "bollocking".

Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Commented on a named NCO who bullied recruits.

Alleged that he was the victim of continued violence and bullying when posted to 5 Airborne Brigade in Aldershot.

33S314197 18FN 1994Phase 1 Pirbright Trainee

Witnessed a named NCO assault a female recruit.

Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Stated that she was subjected to continuous bullying from a female NCO.

34S160, S160A199 17MN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Assaulted by named NCO.

—Commented on the high level of punishment dealt out by certain NCO's.

35S90A201 17FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Alleged that a named NCO bullied recruits.

—Alleged that same named NCO tried to have sex with named female recruit.

36R11I205 22FY 1995Phase 1 Pirbright Trainee

Claims to have had a sexual relationship with a named NCO and feels that it was an abuse of authority. Other trainees claim that this witness had a much easier time as a result of the "affair".

Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Recalled a named NCO firing a catapult at recruits made to stand against a wall.

37S223602 20MN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Alleged that named NCO assaulted named recruit.

—Witnessed named recruit having to run carrying a jerry can filled with sand and water as a punishment.

—Named NCOs bullied named recruit

—Named NCOs took female recruits back to their accommodation.

38D1769236 18MN 1995Phase 1 Pirbright Trainee

Did not get on with a girl in his troop who was having an affair with an NCO. As a result the NCO victimised him, giving him unnecessary punishments and assaulting him on at least two occasions.

Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Stated that a named recruit was being bullied by NCOs.

39S106293 19FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Disclosed that unnamed recruit informed her that a named NCO had "tried it on with her".

40S158301 20FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Disclosed that whilst drunk and off duty a named duty NCO kissed her on the lips against her will.

41M27322 16MN 1986Trainee at Guard Depot prior to RLC

Alleged to have been assaulted by named NCO, which led him to leave the Army due to the way he was treated.

42S126340 FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Disclosed that her leave was cancelled for no reason and that she was subject to bullying by named NCO.

43S193349 18MN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Reported systematic bullying by NCOs.

—Disclosed that a named recruit was subjected to continues bullying.

—Describes his time at Deepcut as "hell".

—Witnessed a named NCO assault a named recruit in the accommodation block. Did not intervene as he knew that he would then become a target.

44R12CT395 N/KFN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Witness disclosed that she had been subject to unwanted sexual attention from a named Officer.

—Having been posted to an operational unit was subjected to a series of sexual abuse and assaults that led her to suffer a nervous breakdown when she self harmed.

45S220396 MN 1995Phase 1 Pirbright Trainee

Witnessed a named NCO regularly assault a named recruit.

Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Witnessed continuous abuse of a named recruit by NCOs.

—Witnessed same recruit being forcibly restrained by two Corporals.

46S211401 17FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Disclosed that she was made to do a Basic Fitness Test whilst recovering from glandular fever.

—When posted to operational unit was subject to verbal abuse and harassment from a named NCO.

—Resorted to self-harming and was eventually discharged.

47S210402 18FY 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Knew of at least one female recruit having been raped at Deepcut.

—When posted to an operational unit was subjected to sexual harassment by a named NCO.

48S155408 19MN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Commented on unnecessary punishments given by named NCOs for no apparent reason

—Witnessed a named recruit being singled out for punishment on parade by named NCOs.

49S199/S199A/ S199B/S199C 40918MN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Alleged that he received a serious back injury as a result of an NCO deliberately pulling him off a chair.

—Alleged that a named NCO used a catapult against a named recruit

—Alleged that named NCO subjected named recruit to continuous abuse.

50S256432 19MN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Disclosed that a named recruit was subjected to bad treatment from the training NCOs

—Overheard commotion and witnessed named recruit being assaulted by gang wearing respirator masks.

51M40441 N/KMN 1972Reports incidents of harassment and abuse whilst in the Coldstream Guards Depot in Deepcut.

52S204453 23FY 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Disclosed details of drunkenness and inappropriate behaviour whilst on RLC yacht.

—Disclosed details of investigation into sexual abuses involving a senior NCO.

53S230455 18MN 1995Phase 1 Pirbright Trainee

Was assaulted by an NCO for damaging an item of property.

54S201469 27MY 1995Training Corporal Deepcut

—Makes comment on the difficulties instructors faced due to the poor ratio of staff to trainees.

—Disclosed that a named senior NCO requested three female recruits to clean his flat which he felt was for inappropriate reasons.

55M33474 27FN 1997Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Has alleged to have been raped by known NCO. She reported the issue at the time but claims that she was ignored.

56R13G475 18MN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Believed that a named recruit was singled out and bullied by NCOs.

—He was himself subjected to violence and bullying from other soldiers when posted to first operational unit. He reported this to his NCOs but nothing was done. In the end he resorted to going AWOL and was subsequently medically discharged having been assessed by a psychiatrist.

57S247482 MN 1990'SCivilian Deepcut Employee.

—Discloses the abuse of power by a senior NCO.

—Gives details of excessive drinking and sexual abuse in the mess.

58S242503 21FN 1995Phase 1 Pirbright Trainee

—Assaulted by named NCO witnessed by an Officer but no action taken.

—Approached by named NCO to perform oral sex.

—Alleged that named female NCO stole sweets and food from female accommodation.

—Urinated on whilst asleep by named NCO. Reported to another NCO who laughed and took no action.

—Injured on run received inadequate medical care. This resulted in her eventually being medically discharged.

Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Subject to indecent exposure by named NCOs.

—Witness to an indecent assault on a female recruit by an NCO.

—Disclosed name of NCO who verbally and physically abused male recruits.

—Was aware of an incident where two female trainees while babysitting for an Officer were both indecently assaulted by him. He was moved "overnight" as a result.

59D1602489 16FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

States that she was raped by a named NCO but refuses to make a formal allegation.

60S234/S234A/S234B502 19MN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Witnessed a named NCO assault a named recruit whilst on parade.

—Claims that incidents of bullying at Deepcut were too numerous to document. States that there was no point trying to report the incidents due the chain of command. This meant that if you were being bullied by an NCO you could only report it to another NCO who more often than not was a close colleague of the perpetrator.

—Was signed off sick and in bed when assaulted by a named NCO who made him get out of bed and completely clean a 4 berth room.

61S197505 17FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Made to iron kit belonging to named NCO

—Made to parade whilst heavily pregnant. Named NCO dismissed sick note.

—After giving birth named NCO forced trainee to attend field exercise resulting in severe injury.

—Indecently assaulted twice by the same named NCO.

—Punched by the same NCO as punishment for being involved in a fight.

62S246, S246A, S246B510 21FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Witnessed the continuous bullying of a named recruit.

63S218512 18MN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Witnessed a named recruit being subjected to continuous abuse by named NCO.

64D771531 N/KFN 1994Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

States that she was raped by a named NCO but declined to make formal allegation.

65S286541 22MN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Witnessed assaults by unnamed NCO on named trainee on the parade ground.

66S252544 19MY 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—Mentions seeing named Private being beasted.

—Was assaulted by named NCO.

67S283550 20FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee.

Describes the sexual harassment that female recruits were subjected to by a named Officer.

68S318573 23FY 1995Phase 1 Pirbright Trainee

Was subjected to racial abuse by named Officer.

Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Named NCO was seeking information about another NCO. Witness refused to tell him anything and NCO then threatened to kill her if she told anyone that he had been asking questions.

69S328601 17MN 1994Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Describes how if a particular recruit was not performing the whole troop would be punished. As a result poor performing recruits were subjected to beatings by other recruits to encourage them to "raise their game". The offenders would wear respirator masks to hide their identities.

70R28G604 23MN 1990'sThe following incidents were reported by a relative of the victim:

—While at Pirbright kicked by NCO causing a dislocated shoulder.

—Struck with a locker door by an NCO causing cuts to his head.

—Whilst in Germany hung by the ankles on ropes out of window 40' from the ground.

—Was pegged out naked in a field and Landrover driven between his legs.

71R12BH/ R12BP618 N/KFN 1996Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Made an allegation that a male NCO went into her room while she was asleep and indecently assaulted her. Claims that her allegation was not taken seriously and that staff at Deepcut delayed calling the SIB. It was only after the victim's parents voiced concerns about the inaction that anything was done.

72R12AX635 N/KMY 1986NCO at Deepcut pre RLC

Mentions various incidents of bullying and assaults by named staff against named trainees.

73S310693 33MN 1995Training NCO at Deepcut

—Describes overall environment at Deepcut and particularly how poor morale was.

—Identifies specific training staff and voices concerns about how some of them carried out their duties with issues ranging from sexual harassment to assaults being mentioned.

74S304701 17FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

While at a function in the mess was ordered by a senior NCO to take a bottle of wine to his room. Once there was persuaded to have sex with him but only did so because she was too scared to refuse.

75R28H729 21FY 1995Phase 2 Trainee

Following a suggestion that she had been raped by an NCO at Leconsfield, threatened to self harm (tablets) if made to stay in her room on her own. She was escorted back to her room and left in the company of other recruits. Her medication was removed.

76R25A730 N/KMN/K 1996Phase 2 Trainee

Whilst at Leconfield made allegation of assault where another private pushed victims head through a window. Allegation was made to SIB but victim has concerns about the investigation as he was never told any result.

77D1146764 24FN/K 1994Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Allegation of Indecent Assault where a male soldier tried to climb into her bed and kiss her while she was asleep in the female accommodation block. This was investigated by the SIB.

78S350793 19FN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

—While on parade felt ill and dismissed herself. Went to the side of the parade square where she vomited. Was approached by an NCO who grabbed her by the hair, pulled her head up and forced her to march up and down.

—Witnesses assault on Pte on the parade ground by unnamed staff.

—Makes general observations about the presence of bullying.

79R19A1796 N/KFN 1995Phase 2 Deepcut Trainee

Witness stated that she felt vulnerable while at Deepcut due to the daily bullying taking place although she could not give specific examples. States that the bullying involved senior privates as well as NCOs.

80R19AW818 N/KM 1984Trainee at Guards Depot Deepcut

—Recalls a named officer coming into the accommodation block at 0200 drunk and ordering the troop to parade outside in pouring rain in their underwear. They were then "beasted" for over an hour.

—Following a training run fell to his knees exhausted and was kicked to the ground by the same officer.





 
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