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Johnny Mercer challenging order to hand over whistleblower names

Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer is contesting an order to disclose names of individuals who reported alleged war crimes by British special forces in Afghanistan.
A witness statement containing the names was required by April 5 for an independent inquiry, with the consequence of a jail sentence or fine for non-compliance.
Mr. Mercer, MP for Plymouth Moor View, faces consequences if he fails to provide the requested information.

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BBC News

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.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

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

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

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

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Johnny Mercer challenging order to hand over whistleblower names

Veterans’ Minister Johnny Mercer has said he is challenging an order to hand over the names of those who told him about alleged special forces murders in Afghanistan.

1 month ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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.

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

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.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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