Summary
The Prime Minister has called for a new investigation into MI5 after it was found that the agency provided false information to three courts. This inquiry will look at the actions surrounding a neo-Nazi informant known as Agent X, who was involved in sending false evidence to courts. The courts had previously asked for further investigation because they found the initial handling by MI5 had serious errors.
Key Facts
- The UK Prime Minister ordered a new investigation into MI5 over false court evidence.
- The investigation is prompted by MI5's handling of a neo-Nazi informant, known as Agent X.
- Courts found that MI5 gave incorrect information about Agent X to three courts.
- MI5 had previously apologized for the errors, claiming them to be mistakes and not intentional.
- Two previous inquiries cleared MI5 of deliberate wrongdoing but found procedural gaps.
- The Investigatory Powers Commissioner, Sir Brian Leveson, will lead the new investigation.
- The High Court and Investigatory Powers Tribunal requested the re-investigation.
