Afghanistan, Sept. 13 -- UK Special Forces accused of Afghanistan war crimes filed a legal challenge against a High Court judge, contesting restrictions on attending whistleblower testimony hearings.
British Special Air Service (SAS) soldiers accused of committing war crimes in Afghanistan have filed a legal complaint against a High Court judge leading the inquiry.
The challenge centres on Lord Justice Haddon-Cave, who restricted the soldiers' attendance at hearings involving whistleblower testimony. The troops argue the move breaches the law and undermines judicial transparency.
Haddon-Cave chairs the Independent Inquiry Relating to Afghanistan, which is investigating claims that SAS forces executed at least 80 Afghan civilians during o...