Royal Navy chief apologises for ‘intolerable’ misogyny in Submarine Service

Ben Key confirms several personnel have been sacked, demoted or disciplined as a result of investigations

The head of the Royal Navy has issued an unreserved apology for intolerable" misogyny in the Submarine Service, after a series of investigations across the navy exposed sexual harassment, bullying and assault of women within its ranks.

First Sea Lord Adm Sir Ben Key said he was truly sorry" to the women who had suffered misogyny, bullying and other unacceptable behaviours" while serving their country. We must be better than this and do better than we have," he said.

Senior figures forced juniors to tell them shagging dits', or personal sexual stories.

Sniffing", the practice of following the few women around, was rife", with women seen as legitimate targets".

At least" one report of rape.

Those in command forced juniors to show them sports photos", compromising pictures of their partners, before allowing them to leave the room.

Women's underwear going missing.