James Michael (alias)
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James Michael is the cover name used by a former Special Demonstration Squad] undercover officer who infiltrated from 1978 to 1983 the Socialist Workers Party, Troop Out Movement.[1]
He is also referred to by the cipher HN96 (for cipher system, see the N officers page).
As a SDS undercover
In the Undercover Policing Inquiry
- 7 Mar 2018: minded to - real name cannot be published; application to restrict cover name refused.[2] John Mitting, Chair of the Inquiry, noted that HH96 was concerned about social media intrusion and effect of publicity on them and their family. However, Mitting noted:[2]
- 'There is a strong sterile corridor between the real and cover name. Publication of the cover name would permit members of the target groups and others to provide information about the deployments of HN96. In that event, the Inquiry would likely to be better informed about them. It is not necessary to give effect to the assurances given to HN96 or to the right to respect for private and family life to restrict publication of the cover name'.[2]
- 11 Jan 2018: directed that restriction orders applications to be submitted by end of Jan 2018 .[3]
Notes
- ↑ Email to core participants, '20180703_UCPI_to_all_CPs_publishing_HN33_HN96_HN304', Undercover Policing Inquiry, 3 July 2018, referencing update of the webpage UCPI.org.uk/cover-names.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Sir John Mitting, In the matter of section 19(3) of the Inquiries Act 2005. Applications for restriction orders in respect of the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and Special Demonstration Squad - 'Minded To' Note 5, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 7 March 2018.
- ↑ Applications for restriction orders in respect of the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstrations Squad: Directions, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 11 January 2018.
