UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What does "MI5" do?
AIt is the UK's military intelligence unit in the army
BIt manages the UK's nuclear deterrent
CIt is the UK's domestic counter-intelligence and security service ✓
DIt handles the UK's foreign intelligence gathering
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is It is the UK's domestic counter-intelligence and security service.
MI5 (Military Intelligence, Section 5) is the UK's domestic counter-intelligence and security service. It is responsible for protecting the UK against threats from espionage, terrorism and sabotage.
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