MI5 knew prosecutors lied to press about Cyril Smith case, inquiry told

UK child abuse inquiry hears security service took no action after DPP made false claim over decision not to press charges

MI5 was told that prosecutors lied to journalists about their decision not to press charges against the late MP Cyril Smith, but took no action as their role was “to defend the realm”, an inquiry has heard.

A police investigation into the Liberal politician’s alleged sexual abuse of young boys at care homes in Rochdale ended in 1970 when the director of public prosecutions (DPP) at the time, Sir Norman Skelhorn, concluded there was not enough evidence to prosecute him.

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