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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...