The Shadow of Abuse Within: MI5's Troubling History of Enabling Misconduct The recent revelations about MI5's handling of Agent X, a neo Nazi informant who used his status to coercively control his girlfriend, raise disturbing questions about the security service's culture and accountability.
An internal inquiry by IPCO, the watchdog that oversees MI5's covert operations, has found "strong indications" that the agency was aware of Agent X's interest in violence, including graphic video footage of him threatening his girlfriend with a machete.
The case highlights the extent to which MI5 enabled and covered up for Agent X.