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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.
Newly revealed documents reveal that MI5 taught Brazilian secret police the techniques deployed by the 1964-85 military dictatorship in horrific prisons like Rio de Janeiro’s House of Death. SARA VIVACQUA reports
Anyone who criticises those in power in Kenya risks their freedom or worse. The brutal abduction of Booker Omole marks a new escalation in a country sliding toward authoritarian rule, says MARC VANDEPITTE
ANSELM ELDERGILL examines the difficulties surrounding freedom of expression
While David Lammy makes hollow criticisms, RAF Akrotiri conducts five-hour surveillance flights sending targeting data to Israel, reports ALFIE HOWIS