posted 27 Mar 2012 04:45 by ISC Admin
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The Chairman of the ISC, Sir Malcolm Rifkind, has issued the attached statement in relation to the Government's Green Paper on Justice and Security on behalf of the Committee. |
posted 18 Jan 2012 05:01 by ISC Admin
Following today's announcement by the Secretary of State for Justice regarding the Detainee Inquiry, the Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, Sir Malcolm Rifkind MP, has issued the statement below: "On 5 September 2011, the ISC announced that it would be considering allegations made about the relationship between the UK security and intelligence Agencies and the Libyan security services, including both the nature and extent of the UK-Libya intelligence-sharing relationship and the rendition of Libyan nationals.
The Committee will, at its meeting tomorrow, be considering the implications of today’s statement on the Detainee Inquiry by the Secretary of State for Justice for its own investigation of rendition issues – bearing in mind the ongoing police investigations.
The Committee’s investigation of the UK’s wider intelligence relationship with the Libyans (an issue which did not fall within the scope of the Detainee Inquiry) will continue."
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posted 20 Dec 2011 04:35 by ISC Admin
The ISC has written to the Prime Minister's National Security Adviser in response to the Government's Green Paper on Justice and Security. A copy of the letter is attached.
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posted 19 Oct 2011 07:47 by ISC Admin
The Green Paper on Justice and Security was laid before Parliament today by the Secretary of State for Justice. The Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, Sir Malcolm Rifkind MP, has issued the following statement: "I strongly welcome the publication today of the Government’s Green Paper on Justice and Security.
The risk of our courts disclosing foreign intelligence material, which allies had presumed to be shared in confidence, is extremely concerning. This undermines the ‘control principle’ – a key facet of intelligence sharing relationships – and risks damaging our national security. Additional protection for intelligence material is urgently needed. Yet it is also crucial, in the interests of justice, that the courts have access to all the relevant material in forming their judgments. Striking the right balance between keeping secrets secret and ensuring fairness in our courts is at the heart of this important consultation. The Intelligence and Security Committee will examine the Government’s proposals in detail, and respond in due course.
The Green Paper also contains proposals for reform of the oversight arrangements for the UK intelligence community. I am pleased that the Government has accepted the vast majority of the Intelligence and Security Committee’s own proposals in its Green Paper published today. This is a strong endorsement of our desire to modernise and strengthen parliamentary oversight of the intelligence community in this country. If implemented in full, the ISC will become a Committee of Parliament with greater authority, effectiveness, resources and credibility. It will significantly enhance oversight of the United Kingdom intelligence community in a manner in which Parliament and the public can have full confidence. These are significant reforms which I hope will earn widespread support."
Copies of the Green Paper and the Committee's Press Release are attached. |
posted 12 Oct 2011 05:18 by ISC Admin
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The Government's Response to the Intelligence and Security Committee’s Annual Report for 2010-2011
was laid before Parliament today by the Prime Minister. A copy of the
Government's Response can be found here. |
posted 5 Sep 2011 09:09 by ISC Admin
The Chairman of the ISC, Sir Malcolm Rifkind MP, has issued the following statement on behalf of the Committee: “The Intelligence and Security Committee is considering allegations made about the relationship between the UK security and intelligence Agencies and the Libyan security services. The Committee has requested clarification from the Agencies as to the nature and extent of intelligence-sharing with the Libyan security services, and the rendition of Libyan nationals.” |
posted 13 Jul 2011 02:59 by ISC Admin
The Intelligence and Security Committee’s Annual Report for 2010-2011 was laid before Parliament today by the Prime Minister. The Report covers the whole range of the Agencies’ activities including matters such as the 2010 Spending Review, cyber security and the Olympics. The Committee has also this year conducted a root-and-branch review of its role, structure, remit and powers. The Report therefore also covers our proposals for reform of the Intelligence and Security Committee, to provide more effective, credible and transparent oversight of the UK intelligence community. The Report can be found here. The Committee has also issued the attached Press Release. It is expected that the Government will publish its formal response in the autumn. |
posted 8 Jul 2011 16:33 by ISC Admin
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The Committee has today sent its 2010-2011 Annual Report to the Prime Minister. Publication of the Report is a matter for the Prime Minister. |
posted 16 Nov 2010 08:00 by ISC Admin
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The Chairman has today delivered the attached speech to the Royal United Services Institute conference on Intelligence Oversight in the UK.
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posted 7 Jul 2010 05:07 by ISC Admin
The Prime Minister has today announced the appointment of the Rt. Hon. Sir Malcolm Rifkind, MP as Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee. The remaining eight Members of the Committee will be appointed in due course.
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