Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyers will seek a permanent stay of the war crime murder case against the highly decorated soldier, alleging he can’t get a fair trial - as prosecutors reveal they’ve granted immunity to soldiers who admit killing unarmed Afghans, in return for their testimony against Roberts-Smith.

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Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyers consider making a bid to stop his war crimes trial

Ben Roberts-Smith makes first public comments since war crime charges

Ben Roberts-Smith leaves Silverwater prison, free on bail, ahead of war crimes trial

Chris Merritt’s commentary: Justice system on trial as Ben Roberts-Smith faces historic war crime charges

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