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- Events surrounding the publication of the Russia report reveal as much about the poor state of the Government’s relations with the Intelligence and Security Committee as those with Russia. Reform is necessary to preserve the ISC’s independence.
- When will the Intelligence and Security Committee be appointed and what is on the committee’s agenda?
- What impact has the general election had on the work of the Intelligence and Security Committee?
- The government’s refusal to release the Intelligence and Security Committee’s report into Russian activities against the UK is part of a worrying pattern of obstruction and delay
- International Women’s Day 2020: a survey of women’s presence on intelligence oversight committees
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- The Parliamentary Intelligence and Security Committee: a committee in decline? – PSA Parliaments Group on New Book – Watching the Watchers: Parliament and the Intelligence Services
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When will the Intelligence and Security Committee be appointed and what is on the committee’s agenda?
The appointment of the House of Commons Liaison Committee just before Parliament rose for the Whit recess means that the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) is the only parliamentary committee yet to be appointed. The ISC is a joint committee … Continue reading
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What impact has the general election had on the work of the Intelligence and Security Committee?
It is a feature of the British political system that when general elections take place government continues. The transition of power after an election is almost seamless and, in most cases, takes place overnight. In contrast parliamentary scrutiny of government … Continue reading
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The government’s refusal to release the Intelligence and Security Committee’s report into Russian activities against the UK is part of a worrying pattern of obstruction and delay
It is not clear why the government did not feel able to approve the release of the Intelligence and Security Committee’s report into Russian interference in the UK before Parliament was dissolved this week. However, the episode does reveal a … Continue reading
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