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Legislative Oversight and Counterterrorism in Parliamentary Systems

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In the UK, the Intelligence and Security Committee has unique statutory powers to oversee MI5, MI6, and GCHQ, but it cannot compel the release of intelligence sources or methods.

Why this is interesting

When a government quietly expands surveillance powers, who watches the watchers? In parliamentary systems, the answer lies in a complex dance of committees and secrecy.