Parliamentary Intelligence and Security Committee

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Committee
gptkbp:cabinet_member a Member of Parliament
gptkbp:can_hold_inquiries_into specific intelligence issues
gptkbp:can_make_recommendations_to the government
gptkbp:can_provide documents
gptkbp:can_summon witnesses
gptkbp:challenges public trust
gptkbp:composed_of gptkb:Member_of_Parliament
gptkbp:discusses national security threats
gptkbp:established gptkb:1994
gptkbp:examines intelligence legislation
gptkbp:has_a_role_in_ensuring intelligence community integrity
gptkbp:has_a_secretariat_that_supports its work
gptkbp:has_a_statutory_basis_under Intelligence Services Act 1994
gptkbp:has_a_website information about its work
gptkbp:has_members both Houses of Parliament
gptkbp:has_role gptkb:national_security
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Parliamentary Intelligence and Security Committee
gptkbp:include recommendations for improvement
gptkbp:independence government interference
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for intelligence accountability in the UK
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of the UK's intelligence oversight framework
gptkbp:is_a_site_for debate on intelligence issues
gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for its role in oversight
gptkbp:is_accountable_to the Prime Minister
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of transparency
gptkbp:is_influential_in intelligence policy
gptkbp:is_involved_in intelligence policy discussions
gptkbp:is_involved_in_assessing the effectiveness of intelligence operations
the impact of intelligence on civil liberties
gptkbp:is_involved_in_reviewing intelligence budgets
intelligence agency policies
gptkbp:is_maintained_by confidentiality of sensitive information
gptkbp:is_mentioned_in the UK Government's annual reports
gptkbp:is_often_called_upon_to_address public concerns about intelligence activities
gptkbp:is_often_described_as ISC
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in civil liberties
privacy rights
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:UK_Parliament
gptkbp:is_required_to_report_annually_to the Prime Minister
gptkbp:is_supported_by the Intelligence and Security Committee Secretariat
gptkbp:is_tasked_with ensuring accountability
gptkbp:is_tasked_with_evaluating intelligence agency performance
gptkbp:key_player intelligence oversight
gptkbp:maintenance bipartisan support
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action parliamentary scrutiny of intelligence matters
gptkbp:meets regularly
gptkbp:oversees gptkb:UK_intelligence_agencies
gptkbp:provides_oversight_for gptkb:counter-terrorism_operations
gptkb:Secret_Intelligence_Service
gptkb:security_services
gptkb:Government_Communications_Headquarters
gptkbp:reports_to gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
intelligence matters
gptkbp:responsible_for intelligence accountability to Parliament.
gptkbp:reviews gptkb:intelligence_operations
gptkbp:support intelligence-related legislation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Secret_Intelligence_Service
gptkb:Secret_Intelligence_Service
gptkb:British_intelligence_community
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6