GCHQ tried to ‘bury’ evidence as it sought direct communication with its own watchdog

The UK"S intelligence security agency GCHQ sought to open a special communication channel with its own watchdog, court letters have revealed, sparking claims it is seeking to “bury embarrassing evidence” of its own activities. It comes as the investigatory powers tribunal hears legal challenges brought up by civil rights groups – Privacy International, Liberty, and others – against the intelligence agency. It is a blatant attempt to bury embarrassing evidence and claims against them.