U.K. Security Service Can Let Informants Commit Crimes, Court Rules
The service, known as MI5, argued that sources sometimes had to be allowed to break the law so that officers could prevent more serious offenses. Critics say the policy offers de facto impunity. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Espionage and Intelligence Services
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/21/world/europe/uk-mi5-informants-crime.html?emc=rss&partner=rss