Defence ministry accused of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with Kelly

THE British Ministry of Defence was yesterday accused of playing a lethal game of “Russian roulette” with Government weapons expert David Kelly.

Defence ministry accused of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with Kelly

Counsel for the Kelly family described his treatment by the ministry as “cynical and irresponsible”.

The Hutton inquiry heard that Dr Kelly was never consulted about the so-called “naming strategy” which led to his identity being confirmed to journalists.

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