Johnny Mercer has repeatedly refused to hand over names of officers who told him about allegations of murder and a cover-up in Afghanistan
Government minister Johnny Mercer has been told her could face jail if he fails to provide key information to an enquiry on whether British special forces murdered civilians in Afghanistan, Political Reporter Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe explains
Providing his reasons for not disclosing the names, he told counsel to the inquiry Oliver Glasgow KC last month: "I am not prepared to burn them". The inquiry said Mr Mercer was served with a Section 21 notice on March 13, compelling him to hand over the names, which the inquiry have insisted will be “treated in confidence”.
The judge also said if Mr Mercer believed it was unreasonable for him to hand over the names, or if he was unable to comply with the order, he would have to make submissions in writing by April 3.The chairman previously told the minister: “You need to decide which side you are really on, Mr Mercer.
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