Team reviewing alleged war crimes did not see key photographic evidence, Afghanistan inquiry told

The Independent Inquiry into Afghanistan has been told that a team tasked with reviewing allegations of war crimes by British special forces did not see key photographic evidence during their initial investigation. Lead barrister Oliver Glasgow KC presented images to the inquiry, describing them as "essential evidence" that appeared to contradict official accounts of operations. The inquiry heard that the photographs, which show individuals with fatal injuries, were not properly shared with the military police team responsible for investigating potential extra-judicial killings. Witnesses suggested that the failure to review this material hindered the investigation, with some former investigators admitting that the images might have prompted a more thorough probe had they been disclosed at the time. The inquiry continues to examine whether there was a deliberate attempt to suppress evidence regarding the conduct of SAS troops during operations between 2010 and 2013.