| ID | 092466 |
| Title Proper | Expansion of intelligence agency mandates |
| Other Title Information | British counter-terrorism in comparative perspective |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Foley, Frank |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The UK's domestic intelligence agency, MI5, has become increasingly involved in the realm of law enforcement over the last decade. This article puts the British experience in perspective by comparing it with France's main domestic intelligence agency, which has pushed deep into the law enforcement arena in recent years. A similar perception of Islamist terrorism underpins these parallel developments in the two countries. However, differences relating to accountability, legal systems and conceptions of the state mean that the French intelligence agency has expanded its role considerably more than its British counterpart. The analysis indicates that MI5's move into law enforcement is likely to remain a relatively conservative one. |
| `In' analytical Note | Review of International Studies Vol. 35, No. 4; Oct 2009: p.983-995 |
| Journal Source | Review of International Studies Vol. 35, No. 4; Oct 2009: p.983-995 |
| Key Words | Intelligence Agency ; Counter - Terrorism ; British ; France ; MI5 ; Islamist Terrorism ; French Intelligence Agency ; Law Enforcement |