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Eveline at 14:55, 30 March 2018

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Eveline at 13:54, 30 March 2018

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Eveline: /* As an SDS Manager */

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As an SDS Manager

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 ''* For the N cipher system see [[N officers]] page.''
-+++Last updated: January 2019 - for more recent Inquiry documents, see [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/individuals/hn-337/ the UCPI page on HN337]+++
++++'''Last updated: January 2019''' - for more recent Inquiry documents, see [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/individuals/hn-337/ the UCPI page on HN337]+++
 ==As an SDS undercover officer==

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 ''* For the N cipher system see [[N officers]] page.''
 ==As an SDS undercover officer==
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 * Provisional decision (5 Mar 2018): restrict real and cover name with application to be heard on 21 March 2018.<ref name="ucpi.pr.5Mar18">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180305-press-notice-documents-for-hearing-on-21-Mar-2018.pdf Press notice - Publication of documents relating to Special Demonstration Squad anonymity applications for hearing on 21 March 2018], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 5 March 2018 (accessed 5 March 2018).</ref>
 * Ruling of March 2018: There will be a restriction order in respect of both real and cover names.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.HN7Ruling.27Mar2018">John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180327-Final-ruling-following-21-March-hearing.pdf In the matter of section 19(3) of the Inquiries Act 2005 Application for restriction order in respect of the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstration Squad Ruling 5 ], ''Undercover Policing Public Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk)'', 27 March 2018 (accessed March 2018).</ref>
 ==Notes==
 <references/>

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 * N337 was instrumental in the increase in welfare and support programmes for undercovers.<ref name = HN337.wi/>
-* As a manager in the SDS in the 1990s, he was responsible for the recruitment and deployment of HN81, though played no role in the targeting of the Lawrences.<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><ref name="email.ucpi.20feb2018">Email to core participants, '20180220 UCPI to all CPs - HN26 and HN301 cover names', ''Undercover Research Group'', 20 February 2018, referencing update of the webpage [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/">UCPI.org.u/cover-names]</ref>
+* As a manager in the SDS in the 1990s, he was responsible for the recruitment and deployment of HN81, though played no role in the targeting of the Lawrences.<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><ref name="email.ucpi.20feb2018">Email to core participants, '20180220 UCPI to all CPs - HN26 and HN301 cover names', ''Undercover Research Group'', 20 February 2018, referencing update of the webpage [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names UCPI.org.uk/cover-names]</ref>
 ==In the Undercover Policing Inquiry==

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 * N337 was instrumental in the increase in welfare and support programmes for undercovers.<ref name = HN337.wi/>
-* As a manager in the SDS in the 1990s, he was responsible for the recruitment and deployment of N81, though played no role in the targeting of the Lawrences.<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><ref name="email.ucpi.20feb2018">Email to core participants, '20180220 UCPI to all CPs - HN26 and HN301 cover names', ''Undercover Research Group'', 20 February 2018, referencing update of the webpage [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/">UCPI.org.u/cover-names]</ref>
+* As a manager in the SDS in the 1990s, he was responsible for the recruitment and deployment of HN81, though played no role in the targeting of the Lawrences.<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><ref name="email.ucpi.20feb2018">Email to core participants, '20180220 UCPI to all CPs - HN26 and HN301 cover names', ''Undercover Research Group'', 20 February 2018, referencing update of the webpage [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/">UCPI.org.u/cover-names]</ref>
 ==In the Undercover Policing Inquiry==

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 They also stated:<ref name = HN337.wi/>
 : I do not see why either my cover or real name should be published. I did not commit any crimes or behave inappropriately during my deployment.
-: I am aware that there are some former colleagues who did the wrong thing, particuarly in terms of relationshiops with wome. That behaviour is totally wrong. If I'd have got myself into a position where failing to develop a relationship would have stopped me advancing my cover, then I'd have left. I wouldn't have done it; I would rather have cut my ties....
+: I am aware that there are some former colleagues who did the wrong thing, particularly in terms of relationships with women. That behaviour is totally wrong. If I'd have got myself into a position where failing to develop a relationship would have stopped me advancing my cover, then I'd have left. I wouldn't have done it; I would rather have cut my ties....
 The Risk Assessment notes that:<ref name="hn337.ra">Graham Walker, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180302-HN337-Open_Risk_Assessment-1.pdf HN337 Open Risk assessment], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 26 February 2018 (accessed via ucpi.org.uk).</ref>

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 {{Undercover_Police_Officer_sidebar|Name='HN337'|Alias=unknown|Series=undercover police officers|Image=Male_silhouette.png |Unit=Special Demonstration Squad|DatesDeployed=1970s and manager|Targets=four groups}}
-'''HN337''' is the cipher given to a former [[Special Demonstration Squad]]] undercover officer who was deployed Deployed against four groups in the 1970s. He returned to the SDS as a manager. Now in his 70s. Does not live in the UK.
+'''HN337''' is the cipher given to a former [[Special Demonstration Squad]]] undercover officer who was deployed Deployed against four groups in the 1970s. He returned to the SDS as a manager. Now in his 70s. Does not live in the UK. The [[Undercover Policing Inquiry]] has ruled that the officer's real and cover names 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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 '''Inquiry documents:''': [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180302-HN337-Open_Application_for_Retriction_Order-1.pdf Open application (MPS, 27 Sept 2017)], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180302-HN337-Open_Risk_Assessment-1.pdf Open risk assessment (Graham Walker, 26 Feb 2018)] &amp; [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180302-HN337-Witness_Statement_of_HN337-1.pdf Witness statement (2017)]
-'''Inquiry decisions:''' Minded-to: Neither real or cover names can be published.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/> Provisional decision (5 Mar 2018): restrict real and cover name with application to be heard on 21 March 2018.<ref name="ucpi.pr.5Mar18">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180305-press-notice-documents-for-hearing-on-21-Mar-2018.pdf Press notice - Publication of documents relating to Special Demonstration Squad anonymity applications for hearing on 21 March 2018], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 5 March 2018 (accessed 5 March 2018).</ref> Ruling of March 2018: There will be a restriction order in respect of both real and cover names.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.HN7Ruling.27Mar2018">John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180327-Final-ruling-following-21-March-hearing.pdf In the matter of section 19(3) of the Inquiries Act 2005 Application for restriction order in respect of  the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstration Squad Ruling 5 ], ''Undercover Policing Public Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk)'', 27 March 2018 (accessed March 2018).</ref>
+'''Inquiry decisions:'''
 ==Notes==
 <references/>

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 :: Even if it were unnecessary to make the restriction order sought for the reasons explained above, disclosure of real and/or cover names would interfere with the right to respect for private and family life of HN337 and partner, who suffers from a long-term physical health condition. It would only be necessary to re-examine the justification for this interference if, contrary to HN337’s declared intention, HN337 declines to cooperate with the Inquiry.
-At the hearing in March 2018, Maya Dikand, for Peter Francis, said that even it might result in the loss of evidence from HN337,
+At the hearing in March 2018, Maya Sikand, for Peter Francis, said that even it might result in the loss of evidence from HN337,
 'that was a price worth paying to send a message to recalcitrant officers: that unless they were willing to give evidence under their cover name, no restriction order would be made in respect of their real name.' Mitting said such action would be of coubtful legality and not worth the risk of loss of evidence.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.HN7Ruling.27Mar2018"/>
 '''Inquiry documents:''': [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180302-HN337-Open_Application_for_Retriction_Order-1.pdf Open application (MPS, 27 Sept 2017)], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180302-HN337-Open_Risk_Assessment-1.pdf Open risk assessment (Graham Walker, 26 Feb 2018)] &amp; [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180302-HN337-Witness_Statement_of_HN337-1.pdf Witness statement (2017)]
-'''Inquiry decisions:''' Minded-to: Neither real or cover names can be published.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/> Provisional decision (5 Mar 2018): restrict real and cover name with application to be heard on 21 March 2018.<ref name="ucpi.pr.5Mar18">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180305-press-notice-documents-for-hearing-on-21-Mar-2018.pdf Press notice - Publication of documents relatign to Special Demonstration Squad anonymity applications for hearing on 21 March 2018], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 5 March 2018 (accessed 5 March 2018).</ref> Ruling March 2018: There will be a restriction order in respect of both real and cover names.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.HN7Ruling.27Mar2018">John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180327-Final-ruling-following-21-March-hearing.pdf In the matter of section 19(3) of the Inquiries Act 2005 Application for restriction order in respect of  the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstration Squad Ruling 5 ], ''Undercover Policing Public Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk)'', 27 March 2018 (accessed March 2018).</ref>
+'''Inquiry decisions:''' Minded-to: Neither real or cover names can be published.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/> Provisional decision (5 Mar 2018): restrict real and cover name with application to be heard on 21 March 2018.<ref name="ucpi.pr.5Mar18">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180305-press-notice-documents-for-hearing-on-21-Mar-2018.pdf Press notice - Publication of documents relating to Special Demonstration Squad anonymity applications for hearing on 21 March 2018], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 5 March 2018 (accessed 5 March 2018).</ref> Ruling of March 2018: There will be a restriction order in respect of both real and cover names.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.HN7Ruling.27Mar2018">John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180327-Final-ruling-following-21-March-hearing.pdf In the matter of section 19(3) of the Inquiries Act 2005 Application for restriction order in respect of  the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstration Squad Ruling 5 ], ''Undercover Policing Public Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk)'', 27 March 2018 (accessed March 2018).</ref>
 ==Notes==
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 * After their undercover deployment, they remained with Special Branch and was involved in several Special Branch squads. Returned to the SDS in a managerial role in the mid-1990s. 'During this period there were several issues with UCOs requiring N337's attention, including a security threat, tasking and strategic and tactical management of sensitive deployments of interest to the Inquiry.'<ref name = HN337.wi/>
-::There are allegations of misconduct on the part of deployed undercover officers during this period about which it is likely that HN337 will be able to provide information and give evidence.
+::There are allegations of misconduct on the part of deployed undercover officers during this period about which it is likely that HN337 will be able to provide information and give evidence.<ref name="ucpi.pr.5Mar18"/>
 * N337 was instrumental in the increase in welfare and support programmes for undercovers.<ref name = HN337.wi/>
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 * The Risk Assessor has a serious concern for the physical safety of N337 should the cover name or true identify be officially confirmed. Risk is assessed as likely to occur at some stage, and the impact being 'critical'.
-According to Mitting (Nov 2017):<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+Mitting in his 'Minded to' note set out his reasoning: 'Associates of those with whom HN337 came into contact during the deployment pose a real but unquantifiable risk to life and safety. It is possible that if the cover name were published other individuals who pose no risk to HN337 could give evidence about HN337 which might be of interest to the Inquiry. There is no known allegation of misconduct, arising out of the deployment against HN337; and none is likely to be made.'<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 :: HN337 does not live in the United Kingdom. There is, accordingly, no statutory means by which this officer can be compelled to provide evidence to the Inquiry. The evidence which can be given is likely to be of value to the Inquiry. It can only be obtained with HN337’s cooperation. It is likely that all of the evidence about this deployment and some of it about the discharge of managerial duties will be given in closed session. The evidence about HN81 can be given in open session, with measures taken to protect identity. Its cogency should not thereby be substantially diminished and it will be open to challenge by those who know HN337’s identity.
 :: Even if it were unnecessary to make the restriction order sought for the reasons explained above, disclosure of real and/or cover names would interfere with the right to respect for private and family life of HN337 and partner, who suffers from a long-term physical health condition. It would only be necessary to re-examine the justification for this interference if, contrary to HN337’s declared intention, HN337 declines to cooperate with the Inquiry.
 '''Inquiry documents:''': [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180302-HN337-Open_Application_for_Retriction_Order-1.pdf Open application (MPS, 27 Sept 2017)], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180302-HN337-Open_Risk_Assessment-1.pdf Open risk assessment (Graham Walker, 26 Feb 2018)] &amp; [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180302-HN337-Witness_Statement_of_HN337-1.pdf Witness statement (2017)]