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Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan

Ongoing

Afghanistan Inquiry

Chair Lord Justice Haddon-Cave Judge / Judiciary
Established 15 Dec 2022
Commissioned by Ministry of Defence

Statutory inquiry into allegations of extrajudicial killings by UK Special Forces during deliberate detention operations in Afghanistan from mid-2010 to mid-2013, and whether cover-ups occurred. Phase 3B hearings delayed as of November 2025 due to new information. Forensic examination of potentially wiped IT servers ongoing. Still in evidence-gathering phase; no final report timeline given.

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3 years, 7 months Duration (ongoing)
Inquiry Website Terms of Reference
5 debates 1 question since Nov 2021
Written Question Special Forces: Afghanistan and Iraq
Mr Kevan Jones (Labour)
13 Mar 2024
Hansard Debate Afghanistan: Independent Inquiry
20 Dec 2022
Hansard Debate Afghanistan: Independent Inquiry
15 Dec 2022
Hansard Debate Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Inquiry
10 Jan 2022
Hansard Debate Afghanistan: Inquiry into UK Withdrawal
15 Nov 2021
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15 Dec 2022
Inquiry established

The Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan was established under Lord Justice Haddon-Cave to investigate allegations of unlawful killings by UK Special Forces during deliberate detention operations in Afghanistan, and whether there were cover-ups.

25 Apr 2023
First preliminary hearing

The first open preliminary hearing was held.

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09 Oct 2023
Open evidence hearings begin

Open evidence hearings opened with opening statements (9 to 11 October 2023).

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