Classified Evidence Delays Roberts-Smith War Crimes Case
The case against him is mired in delays stretching to September due to national security issues.
Classified Evidence Delays Roberts-Smith War Crimes Case Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith faces delays in learning the full war crimes allegations against him due to classified information. The case, involving allegations of murdering unarmed detainees in Afghanistan, is delayed until September because of national security issues. The court heard that the full brief of evidence cannot be provided until orders protecting sensitive information are made.
- Ben Roberts-Smith, a former SAS soldier, faces delays in his war crimes case.
- The delays are due to classified information and national security issues.
- He was arrested in April and charged with murdering or ordering the murders of five unarmed detainees in Afghanistan.
- The case is delayed until September, with the full brief of evidence not yet provided.
- Court orders are needed to protect sensitive information before the evidence can be fully disclosed.
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