MI5 agent linked to neo-Nazis loses credibility in court over doubts on Security Service's evidence.

MI5 under scrutiny as judge doubts evidence accuracy Image source, Avalon/Getty Image caption, Mr Justice Chamberlain calls for release of secret documents MI5 is facing renewed examination in the case of a violent neo-Nazi operative after a High Court judge expressed skepticism over the Security Service's explanation of how a senior officer provided false testimony. Ahead of a court hearing on Tuesday to determine the next steps regarding the evidence, it has come to light that Mr Justice Chamberlain mandated MI5 to disclose confidential documents pertaining to the case. Furthermore, he expressed doubts over the accuracy of new evidence presented by a high-ranking MI5 official. The hearing scheduled for Tuesday follows the revelation four months ago by the BBC that MI5 had misled three courts in relation to an agent known as X, who engaged in abusive behavior towards his girlfriend. The presiding judge of England and Wales, alongside other key figures, will convene to deliberate on potential actions to be taken. Possible courses of action include accepting MI5's investigative findings, initiating contempt of court proceedings against the agency or individual officers, or both. The content of MI5's internal investigation, as detailed in the disclosed confidential documents, could be made public during the hearing. The court uncovered that MI5 had provided false evidence in 2022 to prevent a BBC investigation into agent X. Senior officer Witness A falsely claimed that MI5 had adhered to a policy of "neither confirm nor deny" during interactions with the BBC, which the court later found to be untrue. In the ensuing hearings, Mr Justice Chamberlain raised concerns about the investigations conducted by MI5 following the exposure of the false evidence. He highlighted discrepancies in the information presented and called for the release of further confidential documents to ascertain the full extent of the situation. The court will also address whether MI5 can maintain its "neither confirm nor deny" policy regarding agent X's status within the ongoing legal proceedings. This policy has allowed MI5 to withhold crucial information from both the BBC and the legal case involving X's former girlfriend. It remains to be seen how the court will proceed in light of the latest developments surrounding MI5's handling of the case. Tags: mi5, violence, investigation, court, scrutiny