Women of Honour slam Forces abuse inquiry as 'flawed'

Group sets outs its own terms of reference beyond sexual assaults

- DAVID YOUNG

THE Women of Honour group has set out its case for a public tribunal of inquiry into allegations of abuse within the Defence Forces. 

The support group for former and current members published its own proposed terms of reference.

It said the issues were much broader than allegations of sex assault and the tribunal should examine other claims of abuse, including physical torture, discrimination and career obstruction.

The Government has committed to a full statutory inquiry following the recommendations of a report by an independent review group.

However, Women of Honour has criticised the Government’s draft terms of reference, claiming they are too narrow.