Tag Archives: Robert Hannigan

Three Years Ago — GCHQ boss reveals real reason behind his resignation (February 25 2019) [UPDATE : Watchdog misled over reason for resignation]

Posted on February 25, 2022 by L

“After Father Edmund Higgins pleaded guilty to child sexual imagery offences in 2013, we submitted a character reference on our knowledge of him to the court in good faith. His subsequent criminal actions appalled us and have shown that our … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — GCHQ boss reveals real reason behind his resignation (February 25 2019) [UPDATE : Watchdog misled over reason for resignation]

Posted on December 18, 2021 by L

“After Father Edmund Higgins pleaded guilty to child sexual imagery offences in 2013, we submitted a character reference on our knowledge of him to the court in good faith. His subsequent criminal actions appalled us and have shown that our … Continue reading →

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4 Years Ago — Remembering Sir Peter Harvey Marychurch (June 13 1927 – May 21 2017) [GCHQ]

Posted on May 21, 2021 by L

“Sir Peter Harvey Marychurch was taught military Russian by White Russian exiles under the direction of Elizabeth Hill.  He subsequently applied to study Russian at Cambridge but was turned down after she refused to give him a reference — correctly, … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — GCHQ boss reveals real reason behind his resignation (February 25 2019)

Posted on February 25, 2021 by L

“After Father Edmund Higgins pleaded guilty to child sexual imagery offences in 2013, we submitted a character reference on our knowledge of him to the court in good faith. His subsequent criminal actions appalled us and have shown that our … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Jeremy Fleming to succeed Robert Hannigan as GCHQ new Director

Posted on March 23, 2019 by L

“Jeremy Fleming is a dedicated public servant whose work over two decades in the intelligence services has helped to keep our country safe. I congratulate Jeremy on his appointment as Director of GCHQ at an important time for the service. … Continue reading →

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Robert Hannigan Steps Down As GCHQ Boss [UPDATE — Hannigan Resigned Over Paedophile Priest Case]

Posted on February 25, 2019 by L

“Technology and the internet are overwhelmingly brilliant things for human progress. Unfortunately there will always be people who want to abuse the latest technology. And it’s our job to deal with that dark side.” Robert Hannigan — Former GCHQ Director … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Robert Hannigan Steps Down As GCHQ Boss

Posted on April 7, 2018 by L

“Technology and the internet are overwhelmingly brilliant things for human progress. Unfortunately there will always be people who want to abuse the latest technology. And it’s our job to deal with that dark side.” Robert Hannigan — Former GCHQ Director … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — UK : GCHQ denies wiretapping Donald Trump

Posted on March 17, 2018 by L

“Recent allegations made by media commentator Judge Andrew Napolitano about GCHQ being asked to conduct ‘wiretapping’ against the then president-elect are nonsense. They are utterly ridiculous and should be ignored.” GCHQ spokesman March 17 2017 — GCHQ, Britain’s communications intelligence … Continue reading →

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Trump’s ‘Utterly Ridiculous’ Spy Story Rings a Bell [UPDATE]

Posted on March 6, 2018 by L

“Recent allegations made by media commentator Judge Andrew Napolitano about GCHQ being asked to conduct ‘wiretapping’ against the then president-elect are nonsense. They are utterly ridiculous and should be ignored.” GCHQ Spokesman March 21 2017 — GCHQ — Britain’s communications … Continue reading →

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GCHQ — Sir Peter Harvey Marychurch (13 June 1927 – 21 May 2017)

Posted on May 24, 2017 by L

“Sir Peter Harvey Marychurch never lost sight of what GCHQ was for, he recognised rising talent and encouraged it; and handed over to his successor a GCHQ which had as good a grip on its targets as Bletchley Park had … Continue reading →

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