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The '''Security Service''', also known historically if incorrectly as '''MI5''', is the civilian counterintelligence service of the [[United Kingdom]]. Part of the [[Home Office]], it has no police powers of its own, but works closely with the police [[Special Branch]]. | The '''Security Service''', also known historically if incorrectly as '''MI5''', is the civilian counterintelligence service of the [[United Kingdom]]. Part of the [[Home Office]], it has no police powers of its own, but works closely with the police [[Special Branch]]. | ||
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Revision as of 08:46, 24 January 2009
The Security Service, also known historically if incorrectly as MI5, is the civilian counterintelligence service of the United Kingdom. Part of the Home Office, it has no police powers of its own, but works closely with the police Special Branch.