FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's intelligence agency BND should be held accountable by a new oversight panel of six judges, Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported on Saturday, citing a proposal for a draft law from the chancellor's office.
Four judges will have the rank of Federal Judge, and have the power to challenge the legality of BND's activities, Sueddeutsche said, citing the contents of a 111-page document.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
