The Ministry of Defence has expressed its commitment to support the inquiry and has urged anyone with evidence to come forward, while refraining from commenting on specific allegations.

The inquiry is examining claims of summary executions of unarmed detainees in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2013, although the allegations extend beyond this timeframe.

Former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace highlighted that changes have been implemented in how serious allegations against the military are handled, including the establishment of the Defence Serious Crime Unit.

Richard Bennett, the UN-appointed special rapporteur, has called for accountability and justice for the victims and their families.

UK Special Forces veterans have come forward with serious allegations against former colleagues, accusing them of committing war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the execution of unarmed individuals and children.

A public inquiry, led by Lord Justice Haddon-Cave, is currently investigating these allegations, with further hearings expected in the coming months.

Video evidence obtained by the BBC indicates that special forces units maintained 'kill counts' to compete with each other, raising concerns about the culture within these units.

Allegations include systemic issues within UK Special Forces, such as falsification of reports and suppression of evidence to protect personnel involved in unlawful killings.

Former Prime Minister David Cameron was reportedly warned about civilian casualties caused by British special forces during his tenure, although his spokesperson denied any allegations of a cover-up.

The testimonies suggest that unlawful killings were part of a broader culture within the Special Forces, rather than isolated incidents.

One veteran recounted a harrowing incident where a young boy was handcuffed and shot, emphasizing the brutality and routine nature of such killings.

The Royal Navy's Special Boat Service (SBS) is also implicated alongside the SAS, with testimonies describing a 'mob mentality' among troops leading to serious misconduct during operations.