Johnny Mercer challenging order to hand over whistleblower names

Johnny Mercer challenging order forcing him to name whistleblowing soldiers

Mr Mercer had faced a deadline of Friday to provide information to the inquiry, but has now lodged an appeal. His stance has been branded "completely unacceptable" by the inquiry chair.

Johnny Mercer challenging order to hand over whistleblower names

Afghanistan Inquiry chairman Sir Charles Haddon-Cave gave Mr Mercer until April 5 to handover the names or face up to two years in prison

Mercer challenging order to give names to inquiry

The minister has refused to reveal who told him about alleged war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan.

Johnny Mercer challenging order to hand over whistleblower names

Chairman of the Afghanistan Inquiry Sir Charles Haddon-Cave gave Mr Mercer until April 5 to provide a witness statement containing the names.

Johnny Mercer challenges order that forces him to name whistleblowing soldiers

The veterans minister has refused to hand over names to the Afghanistan public inquiry – for which he could face jail

Johnny Mercer challenges demand to disclose Afghan whistleblower names - and could face jail if he refuses

Johnny Mercer has said he is appealing against having to disclose the names of whistleblowers who he said alerted him to alleged special forces murders in Afghanistan. The veterans minister is challenging an order from the chairman of the Afghanistan Inquiry, Sir Charles Haddon-Cave which demanded he provide the names by April 5. Plymouth Moor View MP Mercer could face a potential prison statement if he fails to submit a witness statement contai…