Ben Roberts-Smith Granted Bail

Ben Roberts-Smith has been released from Silverwater prison on strict bail conditions following his arrest 10 days ago on war crimes charges.

The former SAS soldier is accused of murdering unarmed prisoners during his deployment to Afghanistan more than a decade ago.

His legal team successfully argued that his continued detention would hinder his ability to prepare a complex defense, a claim the judge accepted as an exceptional circumstance.

Prosecutors had opposed the bail application, citing a potential flight risk, but the court imposed rigorous travel restrictions and a significant financial surety.

Roberts-Smith has consistently maintained his innocence throughout the long-running investigation into his conduct.