Written question asked by Joan Humble (Labour) on Friday, 14 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 November 2008. It was answered by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Catterick Barracks

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made in the investigation of allegations of physical abuse and harassment at Catterick Barracks.

Answer: We were already aware of some of the allegations made by the BBC in its 'The Undercover Soldier' documentary in September. A Royal Military Police (Special Investigation Branch) (RMP(SIB)) investigation had been initiated in February. For those we were not aware of an RMP(SIB) investigation was launched as soon as the BBC made us aware of their concerns. These investigations are continuing.The Army Prosecuting Authority has now directed that four individuals, who were the subject of allegations of which we were already aware and which we were investigating, should face trial by court martial.

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