Lawfare Against Special Forces: Legacy Cases Return to Haunt SAS Veterans

Former Army Legal Chief Questions Legacy Investigations in Latest Security Podcast

In the latest episode of The Security Podcast, Brig (Retd) Phil McEvoy explores the growing impact of Lawfare on British Armed Forces members, particularly in elite units like the SAS and SBS.

As the former head of Operational Law Army and Deputy Head of the Service Prosecuting Authority, McEvoy brings unique insight to a pressing issue: the recent coroner's findings in the 1992 Clonoe Ambush inquest.

The case of four IRA members killed by SAS operators has been deemed an "unjustified killing" and referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

With four SAS veterans facing potential criminal charges, the episode tackles a crucial question: Are these legacy inquests a legitimate pursuit of justice, or do they amount to a witch-hunt against special forces veterans?

Sean Rayment, an award-winning defence and security correspondent, and Linda van Tilburg, a seasoned TV political journalist, host The Security Podcast, where they discuss global national security and geopolitical events with guests and leaders in defence, security, and politics.

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