The UK will continue a ban on women’s roles in close combat in the Armed Forces, UK Defence Personnel Minister Andrew Robathan has said.
The announcement follows a Ministry of Defence review carried out under EU equality rules, which requires the issue to be reassessed every eight years.
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The review concluded that female soldiers will continue to be prevented from entering into close-combat operations where they could engage and potentially kill the enemy.
UK Defence Personnel Minister Andrew Robathan said there was no evidence to show that a change in current policy would be beneficial or risk free.
“A decision was made to take a precautionary approach and maintain the current position,” he added.
Women make up 9% of the British Armed Forces, including 3,760 officers and most posts are open to women, including driving military convoys, flying attack helicopters and taking part in foot patrols.
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