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The UK Government, the Law and Your Role › Government and Democracy
What is the name of the UK's intelligence and security organisation that deals with foreign threats?
- Special Branch
- MI5
- GCHQ
- MI6 (Secret Intelligence Service)
Why this is the correct answer
MI6, officially known as the Secret Intelligence Service or SIS, is responsible for gathering intelligence about foreign threats to the UK, operating primarily overseas. By contrast, MI5 handles domestic security, making the distinction between the two agencies important.