Scottish Daily Mail

Navy orders end to sailors’ sexy pin-ups

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SAILORS have been banned from putting pictures of topless models on their cabin walls because it might offend their female comrades.

The rules were brought in after female staff complained they felt intimidate­d by the images. The ban applies to all surface ships, submarines and shore bases. The Ministry of Defence says sailors flouting it could face disciplina­ry action and be charged with sexual harassment.

A source told The Sun: ‘This is part of the service coming in to the 21st century, being more inclusive and not offending women.’

A Navy spokesman said: ‘The Royal Navy makes sure that the work environmen­t, whether ashore or at sea, is inclusive and appropriat­e.’

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