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This study offers the first detailed examination of the varied means by which parliament through its committees and the work of individual members has sought to scrutinise the British intelligence and security agencies and the government's use of intelligence.

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Author:   H. Bochel ,  A. Defty ,  J. Kirkpatrick
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   3.943kg
ISBN:  

9781137270429

ISBN 10:   113727042
Pages:   223
Publication Date:   19 September 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. The Challenges of Legislative Oversight of Intelligence 2. 'The Government Does Not Comment…' Parliament and Intelligence 3. Managing Continuity and Change: Legislating for Intelligence Agency Accountability 4. 'A Unique and Special Committee': The Intelligence and Security Committee 5. Issues of Accountability and Access: The Select Committees and Intelligence 6. Other Indicators of Parliamentary Interest: Debates, Questions, Motions and Groups 7. 'No Longer Scared to Ask': Parliamentarians and the Intelligence Services 8. New Possibilities: Legislative Oversight of Intelligence Beyond Westminster 9. Conclusions: Parliament and the Future of Intelligence Oversight

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Hugh Bochel, Professor of Public Policy, University of Lincoln, UK.   Andrew Defty, Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Lincoln, UK.   Jane Kirkpatrick, Research Associate in Politics, University of Lincoln, UK.

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