Ken McCallum
Coverage of Ken McCallum in the Nexus archive.
- UK intelligence watchdog raps MI5 for lying to courts about a neo-Nazi informer
The UK intelligence watchdog found MI5 misled courts about its ties to a neo-Nazi informer, Agent X, who was accused of attacking his partner. The report highlighted systemic failures in MI5's handling of the case, leading to false evidence being provided to courts. The Home Secretary announced urgent measures to strengthen oversight of the security service.
- Britain introduces sweeping new powers to target foreign state-linked groups including Iran's IRGC
Britain has introduced the National Security (State Threats) Bill to empower authorities to target foreign state-linked groups, including Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), amid rising threats. The legislation allows the Home Secretary to designate groups engaging in activities like assassination plots and sabotage, with penalties of up to 14 years for supporting them.