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Former veterans minister faces potential jail time for refusing to disclose names of soldiers alleging unlawful killings by UK Special Forces.
- Inquiry chair Sir Charles Haddon-Cave rejected Mercer's application to withhold the names.
- Mercer argues his refusal is to protect the integrity and safety of whistleblowers.
- The inquiry aims to investigate allegations of extrajudicial killings by UK Special Forces between 2010 and 2013.
- Mercer has until July 25 to comply with the order or face legal consequences.
- The inquiry assures secure measures are in place to protect the identities of confidential sources.
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- Johnny Mercer Minister of State for Veterans' Affairs of the United Kingdom
- Charles Haddon-Cave Justice
- United Kingdom Special Forces Armed force unit
- Afghanistan Country
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