Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail

The former SAS corporal is accused of ordering fellow soldiers to execute prisoners during a 2012 deployment.

Prosecutors had argued against bail, citing a risk that Roberts-Smith might interfere with witnesses or flee the country.

The case follows a landmark civil defamation loss where a judge found allegations of war crimes against him to be 'substantially true.' Roberts-Smith's parents have been a constant presence in the courtroom, offering unwavering support as their son faces a potential life sentence.

The trial is expected to be one of the most significant and complex in Australian military history.