Deck 20: Judges and the English Legal System

Question 1

The Parliamentary Intelligence and Security Committee has the same powers as a select committee.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

On passing the Security Service Act 1996 the Government stated that the objective was to tackle which of the following criminals?

A) Racketeers
B) Money Launderers
C) Drug traffickers
D) People traffickers

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following statements are TRUE in relation to Special Branch?

A) It was established in 1883
B) It was established to deal with issues relating to Ireland
C) It is staffed by Special Police Officers
D) Only the Metropolitan Police Force has a Special Branch

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following were past names of the SAS?

A) L Detachment
B) Special Air Service Brigade
C) Special Boat Service
D) COBRA

Question 5

Under the Terrorism Act 2000, the definition of terrorism covers the use of threat for the purpose of furthering which of the following types of cause?

A) Political
B) Economic
C) Religious
D) Ideological

Question 6

Evaluate how the legal regulation of state security developed.

Question 7

Explain the differences in the roles and powers of MI5, MI6 and GCHQ.

Question 8

Evaluate the powers the State has to intercept communications.

Question 9

Outline the powers the State has in times of emergency.

Question 10

MI6 is under the control of which government department?

A) Ministry of Defence
B) Home Office
C) Ministry of Justice
D) Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question 11

What was the name of Peter Wright's book which exposed aspects of MI5's work?

A) The Agency
B) I, Spy
C) Spycatcher
D) Spyhunter

Question 12

MI5 is the largest of the UK's three intelligence services.

Question 13

The Prime Minister has no personal power to activate the SAS.

Question 14

Complaints brought to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal always have to be brought within one year of the relevant conduct.

Question 15

A trial carried out in relation to offences under the Official Secrets Act may be carried out in secret.

Question 16

A disclosure by a Crown Servant can be lawful only if the disclosure is made in accordance with a person's official duty.

Question 17

There are no formal, legal sanctions for failure to comply with a Defence Advisory Notice.

Question 18

The Terrorism Act 2000 regulates terrorism overseas.

Question 19

Who co-ordinates the actions of MI5 and MI6?

A) The Home Secretary
B) The Intelligence Co-ordinator
C) The Director General
D) The Chief of Operations

Question 20

In which year was MI5 established?

A) 1889
B) 1909
C) 1919
D) 1929

Question 21

Evaluate the powers the State has to combat terrorism.