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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What does "MI5" do?

AIt is the UK's military intelligence unit in the army
BIt is the UK's domestic counter-intelligence and security service
CIt handles the UK's foreign intelligence gathering
DIt manages the UK's nuclear deterrent

Explanation

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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