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MI5 accepts it gave evidence based on lies in neo-Nazi spy case
MI5 now accepts a report that found lies to three courts and serious systemic failures in its handling of a violent informant case.
- On Friday, MI5 admitted it provided evidence based on 'lies' to three courts while defending a neo-Nazi informant uncovered by the BBC. Counsel Otty announced the service 'accepts without reservation' Sir John Goldring's findings.
- Published in July, Sir John Goldring's report concluded there were 'serious and systemic failures in MI5's conduct' after the High Court ruled internal inquiries were deficient and unreliable. Prime Minister ordered the investigation in September 2025.
- Officers lied to maintain the agency's 'Neither confirm nor deny' policy despite evidence of the informant's abuse against his partner, Beth, being ignored by Officer 2 and Officer 3. BBC journalist evidence included recordings of calls with Officer 2.
- Officer 2 has resigned from the service while Officer 3 remains suspended facing disciplinary proceedings that could lead to dismissal. Director General Sir Ken McCallum committed MI5 to a major programme of reform.
- MI5 'fully accepts and acknowledges the gravity of the issues raised' as it faces pressure to overhaul internal processes after the High Court rejected previous explanations from the BBC as unreliable. Reform aims to prevent systemic failures.
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The British intelligence agency admitted that it had given false evidence to three courts and that senior officials had repeatedly lied to it.
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