Army censured after recruit who couldn't swim drowns

The Army has been censured by the HSE following the death of a recruit who drowned in a notoriously dangerous pool while caving. The criticism came during a specially convened Crown Censure, because the Army is immune from prosecution. The civilian caving instructor escaped charges of manslaughter.

17-year-old Kevin Sharman had only been with the Army for three months, and had failed a basic swimming examination. Mr Sharman drowned on the first day of an adventure training camp in the Brecon... (100 more words)

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