Single and age 26, she is charged with adultery and fraternization in connection with two affairs the Air Force says she had over the past year.

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The force believes there should be greater understanding of issues such as honour and shame and their possible connection with domestic abuse.

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No one was arrested in connection with the pilot, meaning officers had not needed to use powers under the Crime and Security Act, to force offenders to give a DNA swab.

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