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Formally name agent Stakeknife to build public trust and confidence

Recommendation
The Government should formally name agent Stakeknife. (Recommendation, Paragraph 17) Outstanding Kenova recommendations
Source
Committee Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Inquiry Operation Kenova: final report
Report 3rd Report - Operation Kenova: naming Stakeknife 09 Feb 2026 HC 1580
View on Parliament website
Addressee Bodies
Northern Ireland Executive
Northern Ireland Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.5 yr
Report published 09 Feb 2026