Have the Brereton inquiry findings diminished our faith in a national icon?

Mark Weinberg QC has started his special investigation into the findings of Justice Brereton’s inquiry into alleged war crimes by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan. The publication of the Brereton report prompted a range of responses nationally and internationally.

Alexandre Haite delivering closing speech at Preparing Modern Armed Forces for Peacekeeping in 21st century International Conference, Jakarta 27 Jun 2019. Source: Photo courtesy Fitri Adi Anugrah, ICRC Jakarta, Dec 2020.

Alexandre Faite is the Head of the Delegation for Indonesia and Timor Leste at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).  He explains the complexities of nations investigating their soldiers’ war crimes. What suggestions does he make for preventing soldiers from breaching international conventions on warfare?

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Alexandre Faite speaking at seminar and informal work meeting on humanity values at Pattimura University, Ambon, 17 feb 2020. Source: Photo courtesy Fitri Adi Anugrah, ICRC Jakarta, Dec 2020.