WHAT IS A MILITARY BULLYING CLAIM?
The chain of command owed you a duty of care.
Every member of the Armed Forces has the right to serve free from bullying, harassment and discrimination. The Ministry of Defence has a legal duty to protect its personnel and to deal properly with complaints when something goes wrong.
Where that duty was breached — through sustained bullying, harassment, discrimination, or a failure to act on what you reported — and you suffered a recognised psychiatric injury such as anxiety, depression or PTSD, you may be able to bring a civil claim against the MOD. These cases are handled with the utmost sensitivity and in complete confidence.
What we can claim for
Bullying & Intimidation
Persistent bullying, hazing or victimisation by colleagues or superiors.
Harassment
Unwanted conduct — verbal, physical or sexual — that made service unbearable.
Discrimination
Mistreatment because of race, sex, religion, sexuality or disability.
Psychiatric Injury
Anxiety, depression or PTSD caused by sustained mistreatment.
Assault & Physical Abuse
Initiation rituals, violence or physical mistreatment during service.
Loss of Earnings
Compensation where mistreatment forced you out or harmed your career.
You may have a claim if…
You served in the Army, Royal Navy, RAF or Royal Marines (regular or reserve).
You were bullied, harassed or discriminated against during your service.
The MOD failed to protect you, or to deal with your complaint properly.
You suffered a recognised psychiatric injury or other harm as a result.
How your claim works
01
Free, confidential consultation
Tell us what happened in complete confidence. We assess your claim at no cost.
02
Evidence & medical assessment
We gather service complaint records, witness accounts and arrange a medical assessment of your injury.
03
We pursue the MOD
We build your case and bring the claim against the Ministry of Defence on your behalf.
04
You are compensated
Your claim is settled and you receive the compensation you are owed.
Military bullying & harassment FAQs
Can I claim for bullying or harassment in the Armed Forces?+
Yes. Where the Ministry of Defence breached its duty of care — by allowing sustained bullying, harassment or discrimination, or failing to act on it — and you suffered a recognised psychiatric injury as a result, you may be able to bring a civil compensation claim. This applies to serving personnel and veterans across all forces.
Do I need to have made a Service Complaint first?+
Not necessarily. A Service Complaint can provide useful evidence, but it is not always essential to bringing a civil claim. We will review your circumstances and advise you on the best route — and we can often help even if you never formally complained at the time.
Will claiming affect my career or my pension?+
Your case is handled confidentially, and a civil claim is separate from the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension. We will advise you on how everything fits together so you can make an informed decision.
I have left the forces — is it too late?+
Not necessarily. The three-year time limit usually runs from when you first realised your injury was linked to how you were treated (your "date of knowledge"), not the date you left. Courts also have discretion to extend the limit, so it is always worth asking us.
What if I was sexually harassed or assaulted?+
These cases are handled with particular care, sensitivity and discretion. You will deal with a solicitor who understands the courage it takes to come forward, and everything you tell us is kept in strict confidence.
Is a military bullying claim No Win No Fee?+
Yes — we handle military bullying and harassment claims on a No Win, No Fee basis, so there is nothing to pay upfront and nothing to pay if your claim is not successful.
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