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The Army’s poster girl for diversity is suing defence chiefs after allegedly suffering a catalogue of racist abuse.
Corporal Kerry-Ann Knight, who has fronted Army equality and diversity campaigns, has taken her case to an industrial tribunal.
In court documents she accuses senior officers of presiding over an ‘obvious culture of bullying, discrimination, racism and sexism’. Her claims are understood to be based on her service at the Army Foundation College, where she is an instructor.
Married Cpl Knight says she felt ‘victimised and isolated’ as bosses allegedly participated in her bullying and encouraged it.
The Ministry of Defence is contesting the case at Leeds Employment Tribunal.
Corporal Kerry-Ann Knight (pictured), who has fronted Army equality and diversity campaigns, has taken her case to an industrial tribunal
In 2019, Cpl Knight fronted the £1.5 million ‘Your Army Needs You’ recruitment campaign and featured prominently on posters
The college has been at the centre of several abuse cases in recent years, with recruits accusing instructors of physical and verbal abuse. Cpl Knight says she was subjected to ‘continuous racially charged remarks’ and claims soldiers viewed her as ‘inferior’ due to her race.
Speaking of her boss, Cpl Knight said her commanding officer ‘consistently failed to adequately address’ these issues.
