MI5 protected neo-Nazi agent who attacked girlfriend – then tried to get the BBC to cover it up
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MI5's apology demonstrates the agency takes accountability seriously when errors occur. The false evidence resulted from communication failures and poor record-keeping, not deliberate deception. Internal investigations found no intentional misleading, and disciplinary measures show the seriousness of maintaining court credibility.