Overview

• 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.