The Secret History of UK Security Vetting from 1909 to the Present

Using newly available government records, private papers, and documents obtained through Freedom of Information, this book tells the secret story of UK security vetting from 1909 to the present. Although Britain avoided American—style red—baiting and McCarthy—like witch—hunts, successive UK governments have, like their 'Five Eyes' allies, implemented security procedures to protect government, defence and industry from so—called 'subversives' and 'fellow travellers'.

Officially, from 1948 th...