Veterans minister Johnny Mercer could face jail after refusing to reveal the identities of whistleblowers in Britain’s special forces who raised concerns about allegations of murder and a cover-up.
Johnny Mercer faces the threat of prison for refusing ... If Mr Mercer fails to comply with the order, the inquiry judge can issue a fine or a jail sentence. Non-compliance would mean the minister ...
Johnny Mercer has been given 10 days to name Special Forces whistleblowers who raised concerns about the alleged executions of Afghans or face a possible jail sentence or a fine. A senior judge ...
Sir Charles Haddon-Cave, the chairman of the Afghanistan Inquiry, has given Mr Mercer a deadline of April 5 by which to hand over the names. The Cabinet Office minister has been warned he faces a ...
Mercer said 'multiple sources' had revealed ... his contacts despite court order A judge has ordered Veterans' Minister Johnny Mercer to name whistleblowing soldiers who confided in him about ...
An inquiry spokesperson said: 'The inquiry considers the evidence that the Rt Hon. Johnny Mercer MP is withholding is of significant relevance to its work'. It further insisted the the names of ...