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Manchester Scoop · Nov 3, 2026

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MI5 will not face contempt of court proceedings despite admitting it gave false evidence to three courts. Judges ruled that proceedings would be too complex and not in the public interest, although individual officers could still face police investigations.The case involved false evidence about MI5’s dealings with the BBC over an informant known as Agent X, who was accused of domestic abuse.MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum acknowledged the agency’s serious failings and repeated his apology. JOIN TMS:

MI5 will not face contempt of court proceedings despite admitting it gave false evidence to three courts. Judges ruled that proceedings would be too complex and not in the public interest, although individual officers could still face police investigations.The case involved false evidence about MI5’s dealings with the BBC over an informant known as Agent X, who was accused of domestic abuse.MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum acknowledged the agency’s serious failings and repeated his apology. JOIN TMS: *https://wa.me/447776235803*

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