House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Security Service
12 February 2025 · Home Office
Proposed by Yvette Cooper Lab Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- MI5 has corrected incorrect evidence provided to the High Court and Investigatory Powers Tribunal, leading to an updated injunction.
- An independent external review led by Sir Jonathan Jones will investigate the cause of the incorrect information provided to the court.
- The Government stresses the importance of maintaining high standards in safeguarding policies and taking allegations of domestic abuse seriously.
Issue summary
MI5 has corrected incorrect evidence provided to the High Court and Investigatory Powers Tribunal, leading to an updated injunction.
Action requested
An independent external review led by Sir Jonathan Jones will investigate what caused MI5 to provide incorrect information to the court and report findings directly to the Minister and Director General of MI5. The Government emphasizes maintaining high standards in safeguarding policies and addressing allegations of domestic abuse seriously.
Key facts
- MI5 corrected previously incorrect evidence provided to the High Court and Investigatory Powers Tribunal.
- Sir Jonathan Jones KC will lead an independent review into what caused the incorrect information provision.
- The Investigatory Powers Tribunal case is ongoing and expected to conclude later this year.