And yet, DE&S policy section continues to speak for the MAA when confirming it remains an offence to refuse to disobey an order to make a false declaration on airworthiness, but it is not an offence to issue that order. The elephant, Dick.
If this is true (and assuming you meant "refuse to obey"), then heads should roll. Write to the PM. The leader of the opposition. Shadow SecDef. The Queen. The appropriate Coroners. I can't believe that this situation exists.
"Go and shoot those prisoners"
"Sir, I will not, it would be illegal"
It's no different than that, essentially.