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Independent verification of the MI5 Compliance Improvement Review

06 July 2020

Proposing MP
Priti Patel Con
Witham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the delay in the independent verification of MI5's implementation of Sir Martin Donnelly's recommendations due to the impact of Covid-19.

Action Requested

MI5 expects to complete the implementation of Sir Martin’s recommendations by the end of 2020, and the independent verification will commence at the beginning of 2021.

Key Facts

  • The MI5 Compliance Improvement Review was conducted by Sir Martin Donnelly.
  • Sir Martin made 14 recommendations for lasting improvements in compliance, openness, and legal assurance.
  • Independent verification was originally due to be completed by the end of June 2020 but has been postponed due to Covid-19 impacts.
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