Posted 2/11/2024, 5:36:17 AM
Shapps Orders Review of Army Diversity Plan That Seeks Relaxed Security Checks
- Defence secretary "furious" over report that Army seeks to relax security checks to increase diversity of overseas recruits
- Army's race plan aims to challenge security clearance requirements to boost representation in intelligence and officer roles
- Shapps orders review of MoD diversity policies, says security won't be lowered "on my watch"
- Leaked plan described as "dangerous madness" by former military officers concerned about security risks
- MoD states security is an utmost priority and clearances are reviewed on a case-by-case basis