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'''HN294''' is the cipher given to a former [[Special Demonstration Squad]]] undercover officer and manager. Now deceased, they were deployed in 1968-69 and then went on to hold a managerial position in the unit. Deceased.

* ''For the N cipher system see [[N officers]] page.''

==As an SDS officer==

Deployed in 1968-1969 against one group which no longer exists, and reported on others, which also no longer exist. Managerial position in SDS 1969-1974. <ref name="ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/><ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> Their cover name has not been ascertained.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20170803-press-notice-SDS-Minded-to.pdf Press Release: 'Minded to' note, ruling and directions in respect of anonymity applications relating to former officers of the Special Demonstration Squad], Undercover Policing Public Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk), 3 August 2017 (accessed 3 August 2017).</ref>

==In the Undercover Policing Inquiry==

An application was made by the MPS to restricting real name, submitted along with evidence from family and a risk assessment - of which open versions were published in August 2017.<ref name="counsel.note.3Aug17">David Barr & Kate Wilkinson, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20170803-counsels-explanatory-note-SDS-Minded-to.pdf Counsel to the Inquiry's explanatory note to accompany the 'Minded to' note in respect of applications for restrictions over the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstration Squad], ''Undercover Policing Public Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk)'', 3 August 2017 (accessed 5 August 2017).</ref>

In his 'Minded-to' of August 2017, the Inquiry Chair, John Mitting, said he intended to restrict the real name, noting:<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17">John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20170803-Minded-to.pdf 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 the Special Demonstrations Squad ‘Minded to’ note], ''Undercover Policing Public Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk)'', 3 August 2017 (accessed 5 August 2017).</ref>
::There is no risk to their safety and minimal risk of intrusive interest in them even if his real name were to be published. They wish to avoid that risk. Although the risk is minimal, nothing would be gained by running it. Unless HN294’s cover name were to become known, publication of his real name could not prompt evidence from one or more members of the affected groups. Evidence about his managerial role, if it is available, can be given by others who knew him, by reference to his cypher. In those circumstances, interference with the right of his widow and family to respect for their private life under Article 8 of the European Convention would not be justifiable under Article 8(2).

'''August 2017 application''': [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN294-Open-application-from-the-MPS.pdf Open application for restriction order], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN294-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf open risk assessment (Brian Lockie)], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN294-Open-personal-statement-1-from-the-MPS.pdf open personal statement (1)], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN294-Open-personal-statement-2-from-the-MPS.pdf open personal statement (2)]. See also the [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171004-NPNSCPs-submissions-re-SDS-Minded-to.pdf NPSCP submissions of 5 October 2017].

The application was heard at the hearing of 21 November 2017,<ref name="ucpi.hearing.transcript.21Nov17">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171121-Anonymity-application-hearing-day-2-Draft-Transcript.pdf Transcript of hearing of 21 November 2017], Undercover Policing Inquiry, 21 November 2017.</ref> and Mitting ruling in favour of restricting the real name on 5 December. The grounds for the ruling were interference with the rights of the widow (a family member having written on her behalf) despite their being 'no risk to the safety of his widow and family and minimal risk of intrusive media interest in them if his real name were to be published)'. He also said the submission that the chance the public being able to provide details of HN294's time undercover if they had his real name was 'fanciful', so it was not necessary to provide the real name in order to fulfil the Inquiry's terms of reference.<ref name="ucpi.ruling.5Dec17">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171205-anonymity-ruling-SD-Dec-2017.pdf Applications for restriction orders in respect of the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstration Squad: Ruling], Undercover Policing Inquiry, 5 December 2017 (accessed 9 December 2017).</ref> The [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171208-restriction-order-HN294.pdf Restriction Order] was issued on 8 December 2017.

HN294 is mentioned in Risk Assessment of [[HN348]] as one of two officers likely to have recruited her to the SDS in 1971, the other being with [[Phil Saunders]] (HN1251).<ref>Graham Walker, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN348-Risk-Assessment.pdf N348 - Risk Assessment], Metropolitan Police Service, 17 July 2017 (accessed 5 January 2018</ref>

==Notes==

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+'''HN294''' is the cipher given to a former [[Special Demonstration Squad]]] undercover officer and manager. Now deceased, they were deployed in 1968-69 and then went on to hold a managerial position in the unit. Deceased. The [[Undercover Policing Inquiry]] has ruled HN294's real name will be restricted.<ref name="wilkinson.ucpi.cti.update.13Sept2018">Kate Wilkinson, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180912-update-counsels-explanatory-note-SDS-Minded-to-13.pdf Counsel to the Inquiry's Explanatory Note to accompany the Chairman's 'Minded-To' Note 12 in respect of applications for restrictions over the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstration Squad], ''Undercover Public Inquiry'', 13 September 2018.</ref>
 * ''For the N cipher system see [[N officers]] page.''

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