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<p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to preventing all forms of discrimination
and is very clear that unacceptable behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated and
action will be taken against anyone found to be engaging in such behaviour. All personnel
have the right to work in an environment which is free from discrimination and unacceptable
behaviour of any form. Personnel should be confident that any allegations will be
taken very seriously, and action will be taken to deal with it. The Defence Diversity
and Inclusion Strategy, published in October 2018, is based on achieving a vision
that reflects our recognition that the recruitment, and retention of individuals with
diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to Defence and
wider society. The Strategy is available at the following link:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2018-to-2030-a-force-for-inclusion</p><p>The
MOD has no single formal mechanism to measure the effect of discrimination, however
the Armed Forces have developed multiple methods of understanding the lived experience
of our people, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) personnel, through
a climate assessment regime. This approach includes BAME focus groups and regular
engagement with our BAME employee networks. This provides the MOD with a vital feedback
loop which informs behaviours and discipline training and policy.</p><p>Representation
of people from BAME backgrounds in the Armed Forces continues to rise. The MOD publishes
Biannual Diversity Statistics (available at the link below) which present information
relating to the gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion and age of Service personnel.</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-armed-forces-biannual-diversity-statistics-2018</p>
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