The UK Ministry of Defence published statements from Defence Secretary Wes Streeting and the Army on 16 September 2026, after proceedings concluded at Catterick Military Court in the case of Major James Hook and Colonel Samantha Shepherd. Streeting said his thoughts were with the family of Jaysley-Louise, commending their bravery and determination in pursuing change within the Armed Forces.

Streeting said every serving person is owed a duty of care, and that the Army had accepted all findings of the Service Inquiry and responded to its recommendations. He cited reforms including the first Armed Forces sexualised behaviour and sexual harassment survey, the first Armed Forces Commissioner, and a strengthened Victim Witness Care Unit and Defence Serious Crime Command, while saying more remained to be done.

Brigadier Melissa Emmett, Head of Army Personnel Services Group, speaking for the Chief of the General Staff and the Army, repeated the Army's condolences and said the independent court martial's conclusion ends the legal process in the case. She said the Army had acted on findings from the service inquiry, the inquest and subsequent investigations, and that personnel subject to the proceedings would receive appropriate support and be enabled to return to duties. Both encouraged reporting of crimes or sexual offences and pointed to support services.