Ben Roberts-Smith to remain in jail after bail hearing over war crimes charges

The Guardian World News
by Penry Buckley
April 8, 2026
2 min read

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Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated soldier, will remain in jail after not applying for bail on war crimes charges.

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Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated soldier and a Victoria Cross-recipient, will remain in jail after not applying for bail following war crimes charges. He has consistently denied wrongdoing in connection with the charges. This decision means Roberts-Smith will stay in custody as legal proceedings continue. The former SAS soldier was charged with war crimes, leading to his detention.

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