UK lesbian soldier to get payout after she was sexually harassed

A lesbian soldier who was sexually harassed by a male sergeant will receive substantial compensation for hurt feelings, a tribunal heard today.

Lance Bombardier Kerry Fletcher's career collapsed as a result of the unnamed sergeants actions while she worked at an Army stables in North Yorkshire, the remedy hearing in Leeds was told.

Miss Fletcher, 32, won her claims against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for sex discrimination, victimisation and sexual harassment in an employment tribunal in November last year.

It has been reported she could now be in line for as much as £400,000 compensation.

Mr MacKenzie said Miss Fletcher, who handed in her notice in February this year after serving for ten years, could not remain in the Army after the tribunal.

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