Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan
Afghanistan Inquiry
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.
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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.
Where it stands
Public hearings have been held on 24 days, most recently on 16 October 2026. No report has been published yet.
Reports & recommendations
The inquiry has not published a report yet. Recommendations will be tracked here, with the government response to each, once it does.
Latest evidence
All 464 documents →Costs
Financial Report, 1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025
Source and qualifications
Accounting period: 1 Apr 2024 to 31 Mar 2025.
Breakdown and notes
Cost breakdown (to Mar 2025)
Cost history (2 reports)
| Period | Total | Inquiry Legal | CP Legal | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | £8,331,179 | £5,845,934 | £336,895 |
Financial Report, 1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025 Source and qualificationsAccounting period: 1 Apr 2024 to 31 Mar 2025. |
| Mar 2024 | £5,302,314 | £3,504,314 | £272,463 |
Financial Report, 1 April 2023 - 31 March 2024 (Reissued 8 December 2025) Source and qualificationsAccounting period: 1 Apr 2023 to 31 Mar 2024. Financial Report, 1 April 2023 - 31 March 2024 (Reissued 8 December 2025) |