Lord Leveson frames MI5 deception as crisis for oversight and candour
1 Oct 29 2:51 PM · 13d ago · 2 articles · 3 posts · 2 sources · development 1 of 1
In comments marking the publication of his annual report, Lord Leveson emphasizes that the case represents a fundamental threat to how oversight works, arguing that 'failings of candour undermine the entire basis of oversight and accountability.' He characterizes it as 'as serious as anything' he has dealt with as commissioner.
“Oversight depends on candour. Failings of candour undermine the entire basis of oversight and accountability.”
Lord LevesonLord Leveson Investigatory Powers CommissionerMI5 UK intelligence agencyAgent X Violent neo-Nazi informantBeth Partner of agent X and claimantSenior MI5 officer Officer who repeatedly lied in the case
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I've said this before but its worth repeating: that MI5 have been caught repeatedly lying about the conduct of one of its 'assets', puts the whole notion of MI5's secret (judge only) evidence in legal cases into doubt; if they cannot be relied on for candour & veracity in such submissions, defence council *must* be able to test testimony in open…
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# BBC # News MI5 false evidence in neo-Nazi spy case a serious failing, says intelligence watchdog
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