Johnny Mercer, a former soldier and defense minister, has been ordered by a judge to reveal the identities of Special Forces whistleblowers who raised concerns about alleged extra-judicial killings by British special forces in Afghanistan. Mercer's witness statement to an inquiry has been described as shocking and revelatory, highlighting the gravity of the allegations and the potential consequences he faces, including possible jail time, if he refuses to comply with the court's order. This development has sparked significant interest due to the serious nature of the accusations and the implications for military accountability and veterans' welfare.
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"Judge orders Johnny Mercer to name whistleblowing soldiers "Veterans’ minister could face jail if he refuses to reveal identities of those raising concerns about alleged executions to Afghan Inquiry" https://t.co/Xwx7R7tmbZ
Johnny Mercer has been ordered by a judge to name the Special Forces whistleblowers who raised concerns about the alleged executions of Afghans – or face jail if he refuses to comply https://t.co/7bFjrkEa95
Anyone interested in alleged extra-judicial killings by British special forces in Afghanistan should read this statement by former soldier + defence minister Johnny Mercer to an inquiry. It's shocking and revelatory: https://t.co/8FBhakhXOX
The remarkable witness statement of Johnny Mercer. A fascinating piece of legal sleuthing by @d_a_t_green https://t.co/iPZh8lNkjU