Summary
An investigation is underway into false evidence given by MI5, the UK security service, related to a neo-Nazi informant known as Agent X. The false claims were made to three courts and an MI5 regulator, leading to a call for information from MI5 staff. The investigation, led by Sir Brian Leveson and Sir John Goldring, seeks to uncover errors and missing information in MI5's past dealings.
Key Facts
- MI5 is the UK security service focusing on national security and intelligence.
- The investigation involves false evidence provided by MI5 about Agent X, a neo-Nazi state informant.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ordered the investigation after MI5's false claims were revealed by the BBC.
- Investigators have asked all MI5 staff for information that could help the investigation.
- Sir Brian Leveson is overseeing the investigation, which has involved interviews with 36 people.
- MI5 had falsely told courts it followed a policy of not revealing informants' identities.
- The investigation has found new lines of inquiry beyond initial disclosures.
- MI5's Director General issued an apology for the false evidence, but previous inquiries found no deliberate wrongdoing.
