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''HN333''' is the cipher given to a former undercover officer with the [[Special Demonstration Squad]] who was deployed for nine months in 1968-1969 into a left wing group which no longer exists.

The Chair of the Undercover Policing Inquiry, John Mitting, has indicated he is minded to restrict the real HN332 for the purposes of the Inquiry.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171114-SDS-anonymity-Minded-to-2.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 2], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 14 November 2017 (accessed 15 November 2017).</ref>

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

==As an SDS officer==

HN333 was deployed for 9 months in 1968-1969 against a left-wing group which no longer exists. According to the Inquiry, no known allegation of misconduct against him and he neither committed any crimes or took the identity of a dead child as part of his cover. He described his training as 'rudimentary'. He infiltrated his target group by answering an advert for people who were following the philosophy of [redacted]. Subsequently attended meetings of this small group. He characterised the group as extremist. Now in his 70s and retired.<ref name="hn333.ps.May2017">'HN333', [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN333-Open-personal-statement-from-DL.pdf Open personal statement (redacted)], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 25 May 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref><ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> <ref name="hn333.ra.May2017">Graham Walker, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN333-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf HN333 Open risk assessment], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 2 May 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref> Their cover name is known.<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 Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk), 3 August 2017.</ref>

According to the risk assessment, N333 received no specific assurance or guarantee of anonymity from senior officer(s), and states that there was only 'implied implication' of future anonymity'.<ref name="hn333.ra.May2017"/> He subsequently went on to have a 'long and distinguished career' in the police.<ref name="hn333.ps.May2017"/>

==In the Undercover Policing Inquiry==

The MPS [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN333-Open-application-from-the-MPS.pdf applied to restrict the real name only], while N333's designated laywer has [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN333-Open-application-from-DL.pdf applied to restrict the cover name]. Other August 2017 application documents: [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN321-HN330-HN333-HN343-supplementary-submissions-from-DL.pdf open submissions], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN333-Open-personal-statement-from-DL.pdf personal statement] and [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN333-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf risk assessment (Graham Walker)].<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 Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk)'', 3 August 2017.</ref>

Mitting indicated in his August 2017 that he was Minded-To restrict publishing both real and cover names, stating:<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 Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk)'', 3 August 2017.</ref>
::"If his cover name were to be disclosed, it is very unlikely that it would prompt evidence from one or more members of the target group which would assist the Inquiry to fulfil its terms of reference. It would also be unlikely to prompt a threat to his personal safety or to that of his family. There is, however, a small – in my judgement, very small – risk that if his cover name were to be associated with the valuable duties which he performed subsequent to his deployment, he would be of interest to those who might pose such a threat. The nature of that risk is set out more fully in the closed reasons which accompany this note."

The application on the real name 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> with Mitting ruling in favour of restricting the real name on 5 December.<ref name="ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/> The [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171208-restriction-order-HN333.pdf Restriction Order] was released on 8 December 2017.

In making his ruling, Mitting wrote:<ref name="ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/>
:: There is not and never has been any known allegation of misconduct against him. No real threat to his personal safety or that of his family would arise from surviving members or associates of his target group. Subsequent to his deployment, he performed valuable duties in another police role. There is a real, if unquantifiable, risk that if his cover name were to be published, it would lead to the identification of his real name. In those circumstances, a very small risk to life and limb would arise from those with an interest in his later activities.

These risks were set out in closed reasons. Mitting also relied on that the 'deployment was short and appears to have been unremarkable', and that other officers could give evidence on similar deployments in the early days of the SDS. Mitting also went on to say:<ref name="ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/>
:: Further, this is a case in which the expectation of lifetime confidentiality held by HN333 is a relevant factor. he was entitled to rely upon it when he undertook the valuable duties which gave rise to the very small risk to his safety.

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 ruling over his real and cover name was handed down on 5 December 2017.<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.</ref>

==Notes==
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 ===Other material===
-HN333 referenced in the Dixon 1968 authored document "[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MPS-0724119.pdf Penetration of Extremist Groups]'' which set out a nominal structure for the SDS<ref>Conrad Dixon, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MPS-0724119.pdf Penetration of Extremist Groups], ''Metropolitan Police'', 26 November 1968 (accessed via upci.org.uk as MPS-0724119).</ref> as awaiting training prior to joining the SDS. However, the officer was not able to explain what that meant given he received no formal training.
+HN333 referenced in the Dixon 1968 authored document ''[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MPS-0724119.pdf Penetration of Extremist Groups]'' which set out a nominal structure for the SDS<ref>Conrad Dixon, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MPS-0724119.pdf Penetration of Extremist Groups], ''Metropolitan Police'', 26 November 1968 (accessed via upci.org.uk as MPS-0724119).</ref> as awaiting training prior to joining the SDS. However, the officer was not able to explain what that meant given he received no formal training.
 ==In the Undercover Policing Inquiry==

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 ''HN333''' is the cipher given to a former undercover officer with the [[Special Demonstration Squad]] who was deployed for nine months in 1968-1969 into a left wing group which no longer exists.
-The Chair of the [[Undercover Policing Inquiry]], John Mitting, has ruled that the officer's real and cover names are to be restricted for the purposes of the Inquiry.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171114-SDS-anonymity-Minded-to-2.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 2], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 14 November 2017 (accessed 15 November 2017).</ref>
+The Chair of the [[Undercover Policing Inquiry]], John Mitting, has ruled that the officer's real and cover names are to be restricted for the purposes of the Inquiry.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17">Sir John, Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171114-SDS-anonymity-Minded-to-2.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 2], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 14 November 2017 (accessed 15 November 2017).</ref>
 * For the N cipher system see [[N officers]] page.
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 ==As an SDS officer==
-HN333 was deployed for 9 months in 1968-1969 against a left-wing group which no longer exists. According to the Inquiry, no known allegation of misconduct against him and he neither committed any crimes or took the identity of a dead child as part of his cover. He described his training as 'rudimentary'. He infiltrated his target group by answering an advert for people who were following the philosophy of [redacted]. Subsequently attended meetings of this small group. He characterised the group as extremist. Now in his 70s and retired.<ref name="hn333.ps.May2017">'HN333', [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN333-Open-personal-statement-from-DL.pdf Open personal statement (redacted)], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 25 May 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref><ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> <ref name="hn333.ra.May2017">Graham Walker, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN333-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf HN333 Open risk assessment], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 2 May 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref> Their cover name is known.<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 Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk), 3 August 2017.</ref>
+HN333 was deployed for 9 months in 1968-1969 against a left-wing group which no longer exists. According to the Inquiry, no known allegation of misconduct against him and he neither committed any crimes or took the identity of a dead child as part of his cover. He described his training as 'rudimentary'. He infiltrated his target group by answering an advert for people who were following the philosophy of [redacted]. Subsequently attended meetings of this small group. He characterised the group as extremist. Now in his 70s and retired.<ref name="hn333.ps.May2017">'HN333', [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN333-Open-personal-statement-from-DL.pdf Open personal statement (redacted)], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 25 May 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref><ref name="ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/><ref name="hn333.ra.May2017">Graham Walker, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN333-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf HN333 Open risk assessment], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 2 May 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref> Their cover name is known.<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 Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk), 3 August 2017.</ref>
 According to the risk assessment, N333 received no specific assurance or guarantee of anonymity from senior officer(s), and states that there was only 'implied implication' of future anonymity'.<ref name="hn333.ra.May2017"/> He subsequently went on to have a 'long and distinguished career' in the police.<ref name="hn333.ps.May2017"/>

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 ''HN333''' is the cipher given to a former undercover officer with the [[Special Demonstration Squad]] who was deployed for nine months in 1968-1969 into a left wing group which no longer exists.
-The Chair of the Undercover Policing Inquiry, John Mitting, has indicated he is minded to restrict the real HN332 for the purposes of the Inquiry.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171114-SDS-anonymity-Minded-to-2.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 2], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 14 November 2017 (accessed 15 November 2017).</ref>
+The Chair of the [[Undercover Policing Inquiry]], John Mitting, has ruled that the officer's real and cover names are to be restricted for the purposes of the Inquiry.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171114-SDS-anonymity-Minded-to-2.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 2], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 14 November 2017 (accessed 15 November 2017).</ref>
 * For the N cipher system see [[N officers]] page.
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 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 ruling over his real and cover name was handed down on 5 December 2017.<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.</ref>
+The ruling restricting both the officer's real and cover names was handed down on 5 December 2017.<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.</ref>
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