A previous BBC investigation found an MI5 agent used his role to abuse his girlfriend, known as 'Beth'
- Published3 November 2026, 10:21 GMT
MI5 and its staff will not face contempt of court proceedings despite the spy agency admitting that its evidence to three courts was a lie, senior judges have ruled.
The three judges, including Lady Chief Justice Baroness Sue Carr, say a contempt case would be too complex for the court to manage, meaning it is not in the public interest to proceed.
