LBC. Tom Swarbrick4pm  7pm. News. Tom Swarbrick is Leading Britain's Conversation. Use the Global Player app to listen to live radio for LBC  LBC News. Listen. 7 July 2024, 12:59. By Kit Heren. A married former top army officer has been charged with sexual assault. James Roddis, an exmajor general, will appear in front of a military court later this month to face the charge. An army spokesperson said: "We expect very high standards of behaviour from all our personnel and take any allegations of misconduct extremely seriously. "ExMajor General James Roddis will appear at Bulford Military Court Centre on 17th July 2024 charged with Sexual Assault contrary to Section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. "We will not offer further comment while legal proceedings are ongoing.". Roddis, 52, has an MBE, as well as a Distinguished Service Order, which is an award given for highly successful command and leadership during active operation. He also has two Queen's recommendations for Valuable Service, which he earned in 2008 and 2017. Roddis was strategic director of an elite special forces and intelligence unit of the army called Strategic Command until recently. In 2014, he was commanding officer of The Highlanders  troops from the 4th Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland  who were then the last Scottish battalion to serve in a combat role in Afghanistan. He is said to have three children. See moreMore Latest News. See moreLatest News. See moreThe News Explained. See moreRoyals. See moreHighlights  Opinion. See moreMore Topics
Former top army officer, James Roddis, charged with sexual assault and due to appear in military court. The ex-major general, known for his decorated service, led elite units and the last Scottish battalion in Afghanistan. The army emphasizes high standards of behavior and takes misconduct allegations seriously.