Australia's most decorated living soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail after being charged with five counts of the war crime of murder. Why was he granted bail? And why did the judge find there were exceptional circumstances and bail did not impose any unacceptable risks?
 

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ABC Australia

Why was Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail on war crimes charges?

APR 21, 202629 MIN
Law Report

Why was Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail on war crimes charges?

APR 21, 202629 MIN

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<p>Australia's most decorated living soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail after being charged with five counts of the war crime of murder. Why was he granted bail? And why did the judge find there were exceptional circumstances and bail did not impose any unacceptable risks?</p>