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flag UK Supreme Court rules only government, not police, can withhold secret info for national security, blocking disclosure despite family and police push for truth.

flag In 2024, the UK Supreme Court ruled that only the government—not police—can decide if national security justifies withholding secret information, upholding the state’s “neither confirm nor deny” policy. flag The case involved the family of Paul Thompson, killed by a loyalist paramilitary group, whose brother fought for truth, suspecting state collusion. flag Despite police support for disclosure, the government and MI5 blocked release, citing security risks. flag Critics, including Amnesty International, called the decision a blow to transparency, especially given historical evidence of British security services using informants linked to murders during the Troubles, such as Freddie Scappaticci, known as Stakeknife. flag The ruling sets a precedent allowing the state to shield information even when families and police seek accountability.

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