Abstract: A shielded backshell system (24,26,28,30) provides strain relief to a cable (52) and assures electrical continuity between the cable shield (182) and a shielded backshell member (24 or 26). The shielded backshell assembly (24, 26) includes shielding means (24 or 26) having a cable passage (86) for receiving the shielded cable (52). The shielding means (24 or 26) has an extension (88) extending proximate the cable exit (86). Insert means (32,34) are received in the shielded backshell system proximate the cable exit (86) to engage and compress the cable (52) while simultaneously pressing the shielding member extension (88) into engagement with the shield (182) on the cable (52) to provide electrical continuity therewith.