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An investigation has been ordered by the Prime Minister regarding the false evidence given by MI5 in three courts regarding conversations with the BBC. This decision follows the rejection of MI5’s explanations by the High Court and Investigatory Powers Tribunal. The focus of the case is on Agent X, a neo-Nazi state informant who used his position in MI5 to manipulate his girlfriend whom he attacked with a machete.
In a written statement to Parliament, Sir Keir announced the initiation of the investigation and highlighted the serious procedural deficiencies found by the courts in MI5’s investigations into the false evidence. The Prime Minister directed the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, Sir Brian Leveson, to oversee the inquiry. The investigation will be led by Deputy Investigatory Powers Commissioner, Sir John Goldring, who will be supported by a small investigation team.
MI5’s dishonesty was exposed by the BBC in a 2022 investigation, where it was revealed that the Security Service had lied to courts while defending its handling of Agent X. Despite initially denying the agent’s identity, MI5 had in fact disclosed it in phone calls. Following the BBC’s revelations, MI5’s Director General Sir Ken McCallum issued an apology. Despite official inquiries absolving MI5 of deliberate wrongdoing, a panel of senior high court judges ruled that further investigation was necessary due to severe procedural deficiencies.
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal also rejected MI5’s explanations and expressed concerns over compliance with the duty of candor in legal proceedings. The terms of reference for the new investigation include assessing the circumstances leading to the provision of false evidence to the High Court and Investigatory Powers Tribunal. A Home Office spokesperson highlighted the seriousness of providing inaccurate evidence and reiterated the Director General’s apology. Kate Ellis, representing Agent X’s girlfriend, welcomed the decision for further investigation and raised concerns about a potential contempt of court due to the reliance on false evidence
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