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- Ex-veterans minister Johnny Mercer has avoided a possible prison sentence after providing information to an inquiry into alleged war crimes by UK forces in Afghanistan. The former Tory MP had been told he could face jail if he did not give the Afghanistan Inquiry the names of those who told him about murder allegations by 16:00 BST on Thursday.
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Mar 26, 2024 · Veterans minister Johnny Mercer has been told he faces going to prison if he does not reveal the names of those who told him of alleged murders carried out by special forces in Afghanistan.
- Alexandra Rogers
Jul 25, 2024 · Mercer avoids threat of jail after Afghanistan inquiry judge backs down. Former Cabinet minister had been facing trial for refusing to reveal names of whistleblowers who made allegations of...
- Robert Mendick
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Mar 16, 2024 · 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...
Jul 25, 2024 · Despite the new statement from the inquiry, Johnny Mercer says he still hasn't revealed the identity of officers who told him about murders and cover-ups during the war in Afghanistan as he would ...
Mar 26, 2024 · J ohnny Mercer, the veterans minister, has been given until 5 April to reveal the names of special forces officers who told him about war crimes in Afghanistan – and he faces being fined or...
Veterans' Minister Johnny Mercer has been given until 8 May to argue why he should not have to name people who told him about alleged war crimes in Afghanistan by British special forces.
