During the Tranche 2 period, MI5 studied the activities of individuals and groups which were considered to be subversive. These individuals and groups were motivated by a diverse range of ideologies. In some instances, MI5’s study also encompassed groups which were not themselves judged to be subversive but which were thought to have been infiltrated by subversive groups and individuals. This latter category included peace groups which were assessed to have been infiltrated at the national leadership level by communists (most notably CN D). UCPI Witness statement
The information gained in this way is more accurate because the information-gatherers are trained observers.(b) The delay occurring when the authorities have to wait for public announcements, or the reports of informants, is eliminated.(c) We are able to make much more accurate assessments of future trends and developments. sds
The resulting intelligence was appreciated and there were
many examples of the SDS being thanked by the Security Service for its assistance 77.
However, in some cases the utility of SDS intelligence to the Security Service was
qualified 78. For example, Security Service assessments, conducted in 1989, by F2, of
various SDS undercover officers, concluded that: “almost all are regarded as valuable,
while bearing in mind that some target areas are of low priority to F2”UCPI Assessment
Per come era composta la galassia eversiva dell'epoca organizzare e separare il lavoro d'intelligence da quello della polizia non era di semplice realizzazione.
Se per un verso tornava comodo servirsi dei dossier elaborati dalla squadra del MET diventava anche complesso selezionarli e filtrarli.
Sulle lamentele delle famiglie delle vittime della Manchester Arena bombing.
Qualsiasi organo di prevenzione e contrasto può sbagliare.
Quando va in tilt la macchina dell'antiterrorismo ci scappa il morto.
Questo è accaduto a Manchester.
L'intelligence funziona nella misura in cui la guida politica riesce a capirne i meccanismi interni e ad intervenire. Che attualmente, con un primo ministro così debole, non sembra essere il caso.
Una cosa che le spie poco gradiscono sono le pressioni.
Manifestare la mancanza di fiducia serve a poco.
Bisogna migliorare il sistema di controllo e accountability.
Ciò richiede un governo stabile e un referente competente.
Che non sembra essere solo un problema inglese.
