In April this year, Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested and charged with five counts of the war crime of murder.

He’s now out on bail and maintains his innocence – and One Nation has swung its support behind him. 

Now, the minor party says it’s also seeking to make a change to the criminal code — a change that could make a big difference to Roberts-Smith’s upcoming trial. 

Today, journalist Ben McKelvey on the law One Nation wants changed — and what that could mean for Australia’s international standing. 

 

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Guest: Journalist Ben McKelvey

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In April this year, Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested and charged with five counts of the war crime of murder.
He&rsquo;s now out on bail and maintains his innocence &ndash; and One Nation has swung its support behind him.&nbsp;
Now, the minor party says it&rsquo;s also seeking to make a change to the criminal code &mdash; a change that could make a big difference to Roberts-Smith&rsquo;s upcoming trial.&nbsp;
Today, journalist Ben McKelvey on the law One Nation wants changed &mdash; and what that could mean for Australia&rsquo;s international standing.&nbsp;
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If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.
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Guest: Journalist Ben McKelvey
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Russell Freeman

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Ben Roberts-Smith and the One Nation law change that could impact his trial

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