UK high court blocks former SAS soldier from publishing book about counter-terror operation

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Ministry of Defence claims book by soldier known as Christian Craighead contains alleged breach of confidentiality contract
An injunction preventing a former member of the SAS from publishing a book about his role in a counter-terrorism operation has been extended after an application by the Ministry of Defence.
The block on publication of the book in the UK will continue until the conclusion of a government legal action against the soldier, who is known only by the pseudonym Christian Craighead.
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- Length
- 82 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 24, 2026
- Byline
- Daniel Boffey Chief reporter
- Source
- The Guardian