John Morrison (born 1943)
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British intelligence-oversight official
| John Morrison
| |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1943 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Intelligence analyst and investigator |
| Known for | Intelligence and Security Committee |
John Morrison was a Defence Intelligence analyst and the first investigator of the Intelligence and Security Committee, holding that post from 1999 until 2004.[1]
Career and Committee investigation
| Role | Documented period |
|---|---|
| Defence Intelligence Staff analyst | Joined in 1967; subsequently served as secretary to the Joint Intelligence Committee and deputy chief of defence intelligence |
| First investigator, Intelligence and Security Committee | 1999–2004 |
In 2004, Morrison appeared on BBC Panorama and criticised Tony Blair’s claim that Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction posed a current and serious threat. His contract with the Committee was terminated early. He defended his intervention as an attempt to uphold intelligence standards.[1]
Charitable directorships
| Organisation | Appointment | End recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury and District Early Years Limited | 10 May 2011 | 15 May 2018 |
| The Fifth Trust | 13 April 2018 | 15 June 2018 |
Companies House records his full name as John Noble Lennox Morrison and his birth month as July 1943. His obituary described his subsequent charitable work, particularly chairing the Early Years Project in East Kent.[2][1]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Paul Morrison, John Morrison obituary, The Guardian, 28 June 2018, accessed 8 November 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Companies House, John Noble Lennox Morrison: personal appointments, accessed 8 November 2026.