UK special forces may have committed serious offences in Afghanistan

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 17:18 · Archive

Evidence of potential crimes by British special forces in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013 has been referred to police.

Evidence relating to detention operations conducted by British special forces personnel in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013 has been referred to police. The High Court has heard that UK troops could potentially face criminal prosecution for their actions during these operations.

The examination of this evidence follows legal proceedings, though the specific allegations and details of the operations in question have not been disclosed in the available reports.

How it is being reported

• UK special forces could face prosecution as Afghanistan evidence referred to policeBBC News · 6 Oct, 16:19
• UK special forces may have committed 'serious offences' in Afghanistan, court toldThe Independent · 6 Oct, 12:06

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