Day One 9 October 2023 Open Hearing

The Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan held a week of open hearings at the Royal Courts of Justice. The Chair of the Inquiry, Sir Charles Haddon-Cave, heard opening statements from: Oliver Glasgow KC, lead counsel to the Inquiry; Brian Altman KC, lead counsel for the Ministry of Defence; Paul Greaney KC, lead counsel to the Royal Military Police; and Richard Hermer KC, on behalf of the Afghan families.

The timetable for the proceeding can be found here: October Week One Timetable.

9 October 2023 Opening Statement from Oliver Glasgow KC

9 October 2023 Morning Broadcast Session
9 October Afternoon Broadcast Session

Transcript

9 October 2023 Transcript

Exhibits

Written Opening Statement from Oliver Glasgow KC

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