Britain’s MI5 security agency admits officers gave false evidence to protect neo-Nazi informant

Britain’s MI5 security agency admitted to providing false evidence to courts to protect a violent neo-Nazi informant, known as Agent X, whose activities were exposed by the BBC. An investigation led by Sir John Goldring uncovered “serious and systemic failures in MI5’s conduct,” including senior officers giving false information about the agency’s “neither confirm nor deny” policy regarding the informant. Agent X reportedly used his status as a covert human intelligence source to abuse his partner, including a machete attack. MI5 also disclosed his status to a BBC journalist without proper authorization. The agency’s representative, Timothy Otty, stated that MI5 accepts Goldring’s findings “without reservation.” A panel of judges is now considering contempt of court proceedings.