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MI5, the Cold War, and the rule of law /

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This book is a unique and innovative study of the status, powers, and activities of MI5 during the Cold War. It contends that MI5 was subject neither to effective political nor legal scrutiny, and examines the operations of the Security Service for civil liberties, and the contemporary relevance of...

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Main Authors: Ewing, K. D. (Keith D.) (Author), Mahoney, Joan (Author), Moretta, Andrew (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2020.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Great Britain. > MI5.
Great Britain. > MI5
Cold War.
Espionage, British > History > 20th century.
Guerre froide.
Espionnage britannique > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Service.
Industries.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS.
20th Century.
Modern.
HISTORY.
LAW.
Government.
Law Enforcement.
POLITICAL SCIENCE.
Espionage, British
Politics & government.
Politics and Government.
1900-1999
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:This book is a unique and innovative study of the status, powers, and activities of MI5 during the Cold War. It contends that MI5 was subject neither to effective political nor legal scrutiny, and examines the operations of the Security Service for civil liberties, and the contemporary relevance of Cold War practices.
Physical Description:1 online resource (529 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780192550590
0192550594
9780192550606
0192550608
0191859567
9780191859564