Weâve seen grotesque interventions in the Ben Roberts-Smith case â even before it really gets under way | Andrew Wilkie
The rule of law matters, which is one of the honourable things setting us apart from many of those we wage war against Full Story podcast: The arrest of Australiaâs most decorated war hero Ben Roberts-Smith Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast There are few things which reveal the worst instincts in Australian politics more clearly than accusations of war crimes. And this is on full display again in response to the recent arrest and charging of Ben Roberts-Smith. I think in the minds of most Australians, the charging of Roberts-Smith will give some comfort, especially after the seemingly glacial pace of the investigation into the horrific war crimes allegedly committed by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan. Of course, Roberts-Smith enjoys the presumption of innocence and indeed has gone to great lengths already in civil proceedings to plead his innocence. Commendably, our criminal legal system has long-established practices and precedents, and is now well placed to test this matter to the highest standard of proof. But since Roberts-Smithâs arrest weâve seen from some in public life a grotesque and
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