MI5 apologises and pays compensation to woman allegedly abused by agent
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MI5 has apologized and paid compensation to a woman, known as Beth, who alleges she was abused by an MI5 agent. Beth claims the agent, used to infiltrate the far-right, exploited his position to abuse and silence her, and that his history of violence was known to overseas police. The apology and compensation settle Beth's complaint to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, though MI5 denies liability. The agency misled three court proceedings by claiming it could not discuss the agent's conduct, despite later attempting to dissuade a journalist from reporting Beth's claims. A Prime Minister-ordered investigation is underway to determine if MI5's misleading statements were an honest mistake or intentional. Further proceedings against MI5 for contempt of court are possible, and the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office is expected to release a report on the matter.
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