Oliver Glasgow KC interrogated Wallace about the steps he took regarding SAS allegations, noting that the advice against a public inquiry was aimed at preserving the military's reputation.
Sir Stephen Lovegrove warned Wallace that a public inquiry would be expensive and potentially unproductive, emphasizing that it could embarrass the Ministry of Defence due to witnesses' lapses in memory.
Wallace acknowledged the pressures from his officials, indicating that his own belief leaned towards the necessity of a public inquiry despite advice suggesting otherwise.
The inquiry's proceedings were sparked by allegations of the summary executions of up to 80 Afghan civilians, igniting concerns about military conduct during the Afghanistan mission.
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