Plausible deniability... It allows individuals, particularly those in positions of authority, to claim ignorance or non-participation in illegal, unethical, or disreputable activities.
Buhu... does that mean that papa-bob doesn't even have control over what he himself does? Everyone should know that the vicar of un must obey and follow the orders of his commanders. Just as his very predecessor.
But, if so, (and this excuse is as lame as 'I was just following orders.') I await his decision about the one who made that poor decision.