A former British agent makes the case for whistleblowing

Free Speech Debate by Oxford University

Jun 16, 201617:49Education

Former British MI5 agent Annie Machon revealed, together with David Shayler, alleged criminal behaviour within the agency. In an interview with Free Speech Debate, she speaks about the need for official channels through...

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