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Government refuses to deny MI5 has ‘licence to kill’
MI5's headquarters in London
THE government is refusing to confirm whether MI5 agents have a “licence to kill”, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal heard today.
Lord Justice Singh said that the case, brought by an array of human rights groups, may involve “fundamental” constitutional issues.
Campaigners are demanding to know if undercover agents are allowed to commit murder and torture.
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