Racist abuse among troops on Britain’s overseas bases has been allowed to “grow and fester,” it has been claimed.
Leading claims lawyer Ahmed Al-Nahhas said 60% of complaints of military racism his firm deals with are troops serving abroad.
Mr Al-Nahhas told the Mirror: “The number of inquiries we have received tells me that the MoD has neglected some overseas bases and the behaviour of some service personnel abroad, which has created a ripe environment for racist attitudes to grow.
“I would be hard pressed to find a BAME serviceperson who has not experienced different treatment...”
He said most racism cases are abuse of Commonwealth troops.
His firm, Bolt Burdon Kemp, believes it happens because of the belief that, “what happens on tour, stays on tour”.
Victims fear complaining will end their careers or damage chances of keeping a visa.
The MoD said tonight: “Racism has no place in the military, whether in the UK or overseas.”
Britain's most senior officer General Sir Nick Carter promised to “stamp out” abuse.
It followed Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston's far-reaching report into troops' behaviour last year slamming an “unacceptable level of inappropriate behaviour.”
Mr Al-Nahhas continued: “High ranking officials within the military have recently made positive steps to tackle racism, acknowledging the problem and making it a priority.
“I applaud this and have no doubt that they mean well, but what I do not see is action.
“The MoD has indicated that it is committed to implementing these various recommendations, but has not been clear about when and how.
