N81 in the Undercover Policing Inquiry - Revision history

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Restriction order applications

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−	{{Undercover_Police_Officer_sidebar\|Name='N81'\|Alias=''Dave Hagan''\|Series=undercover police officers\|Image=~~Male_silhouette~~.png\|Unit=Special Demonstration Squad\|DatesDeployed=1996-2001\|Targets=Black & family justice campaigns, Movement for Justice; Socialist Workers Party, Class War, Movement Against the Monarchy.}}	+	{{Undercover_Police_Officer_sidebar\|Name='N81'\|Alias=''Dave Hagan''\|Series=undercover police officers\|Image=Dave Hagen 1.png\|Unit=Special Demonstration Squad\|DatesDeployed=1996-2001\|Targets=Black & family justice campaigns, Movement for Justice; Socialist Workers Party, Class War, Movement Against the Monarchy.}}

	The spying on the Stephen Lawrence campaigns during the Macpherson Inquiry has been recognised by the [[Undercover Policing Inquiry]] as one of the key aspects for it to look into. As such, the role played by '''N81 / HN81''' is central to that investigation. However, the extent to which this can be done in public has been contested by HN81 and the Metropolitan Police. This page sets out what is in the public domain regarding the officer's interactions with the Inquiry.		The spying on the Stephen Lawrence campaigns during the Macpherson Inquiry has been recognised by the [[Undercover Policing Inquiry]] as one of the key aspects for it to look into. As such, the role played by '''N81 / HN81''' is central to that investigation. However, the extent to which this can be done in public has been contested by HN81 and the Metropolitan Police. This page sets out what is in the public domain regarding the officer's interactions with the Inquiry.

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 '''August 2017 application''': [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN81-Open-application-from-the-MPS.pdf open application for restriction order (MPS)], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN81-Open-supplemental-application-from-Slater-Gordon.pdf open supplementary application for restriction order (S&G)], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN81-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf open risk assessment (David Reid)], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN81-Open-medical-assessment.pdf open medical assessment].
-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], and those of Peter Francis
+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], and those of Peter Francis.
 ==Notes==
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 The Chair of the Inquiry, John Mitting, ruled on 5 December 2017 that N81's cover name would be released, though their real name would be restricted. Publication of the cover name and the group he targeted would not be done immediately in order to give the officer time to prepare for this.<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>
-In April 2018, the Undercover Policing Inquiry released the cover name of N81: 'David Hagan', and said he targeted not just the Movement for Justice, but also the Socialist Workers Party, Class War and the Movement Against the Monarchy.<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/ Cover names], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', updated 17 April 2018. See also their tweet of same day: [https://twitter.com/ucpinquiry/status/986169134600908800 Cover name released: “David Hagan”. Groups: Socialist Workers Party, Class War, Movement Against the Monarchy, Movement for Justice. 1996 – 2001], ''Twitter.com'', 17 April 2018 (accessed 17 April 2018 )</ref>
+In April 2018, the Undercover Policing Inquiry released the cover name of N81: 'David Hagan', and said he targeted not just Movement for Justice, but also the Socialist Workers Party, Class War and the Movement Against the Monarchy.<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/ Cover names], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', updated 17 April 2018. See also their tweet of same day: [https://twitter.com/ucpinquiry/status/986169134600908800 Cover name released: “David Hagan”. Groups: Socialist Workers Party, Class War, Movement Against the Monarchy, Movement for Justice. 1996 – 2001], ''Twitter.com'', 17 April 2018 (accessed 17 April 2018 )</ref>
 ''N.B. The profile of N81 is a work in progress. If you have material we may have missed please [mailto:contact@undercoverresearch.net contact us], PGP available on request.''

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-{{Undercover_Police_Officer_sidebar|Name='N81'|Alias=unknown|Series=undercover police officers|Image=Male_silhouette.png|Unit=Special Demonstration Squad|DatesDeployed=1996-ca. 2001/2002|Targets=Black &amp; family justice campaigns}}
+{{Undercover_Police_Officer_sidebar|Name='N81'|Alias=''Dave Hagan''|Series=undercover police officers|Image=Male_silhouette.png|Unit=Special Demonstration Squad|DatesDeployed=1996-2001|Targets=Black &amp; family justice campaigns, Movement for Justice; Socialist Workers Party, Class War, Movement Against the Monarchy.}}
 The spying on the Stephen Lawrence campaigns during the Macpherson Inquiry has been recognised by the [[Undercover Policing Inquiry]] as one of the key aspects for it to look into. As such, the role played by '''N81 / HN81''' is central to that investigation. However, the extent to which this can be done in public has been contested by HN81 and the Metropolitan Police. This page sets out what is in the public domain regarding the officer's interactions with the Inquiry.
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 The Chair of the Inquiry, John Mitting, ruled on 5 December 2017 that N81's cover name would be released, though their real name would be restricted. Publication of the cover name and the group he targeted would not be done immediately in order to give the officer time to prepare for this.<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>
 This page is one of series on N81 and the spying on the Stephen Lawrence campaign:

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 * [[N81]]
 * [[N81: Meeting with the Lawrence Review Team]]
 * [[N81: File Notes SDS]]

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 * [[N81: File Notes SDS]]
 * [[N81: IPCC investigation]]
 * [[Lawrence Review Team]]
 == Risk Assessment==

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	The Chair of the Inquiry, John Mitting, ruled on 5 December 2017 that N81's cover name would be released, though their real name would be restricted. Publication of the cover name and the group he targeted would not be done immediately in order to give the officer time to prepare for this.<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 Chair of the Inquiry, John Mitting, ruled on 5 December 2017 that N81's cover name would be released, though their real name would be restricted. Publication of the cover name and the group he targeted would not be done immediately in order to give the officer time to prepare for this.<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>
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		+	This page is one of series on N81 and the spying on the Stephen Lawrence campaign:
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		+	* [[N81]]
		+	* [[N81: Meeting with the Lawrence Review Team]]
		+	* [[N81: File Notes SDS]]
		+	* [[N81: IPCC investigation]]
		+	* [[N81 in the Undercover Policing Inquiry]]
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		+	* [[Lawrence Review Team]]

	== Risk Assessment==		== Risk Assessment==

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	Issues raised in the supplementary 'minded to' were addressed in follow-up submissions from the NPSCPs,<ref>Phillippa Kaufmann, QC & Ruth Brander, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171106-submissions-re-SDS-tranche-1-NPNSCPs.pdf Submissions on behalf of the Non-Police, Non-State Core Participants re the Chairman's 'Minded To' note dated 23 October 2017 concerning restriction order applications], 6 November 2017 (accessed 3 February 2018 via UCPI.org.uk).</ref> and Peter Francis.<ref>Maya Sikand [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171106-submissions-re-SDS-tranche-1-Francis.pdf Submissions on behalf of Peter Francis re The Chairman's Supplementary 'Minded To' note dated 23 October 2017 re restriction order applications], 6 November 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk 3 February 2018).</ref>		Issues raised in the supplementary 'minded to' were addressed in follow-up submissions from the NPSCPs,<ref>Phillippa Kaufmann, QC & Ruth Brander, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171106-submissions-re-SDS-tranche-1-NPNSCPs.pdf Submissions on behalf of the Non-Police, Non-State Core Participants re the Chairman's 'Minded To' note dated 23 October 2017 concerning restriction order applications], 6 November 2017 (accessed 3 February 2018 via UCPI.org.uk).</ref> and Peter Francis.<ref>Maya Sikand [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171106-submissions-re-SDS-tranche-1-Francis.pdf Submissions on behalf of Peter Francis re The Chairman's Supplementary 'Minded To' note dated 23 October 2017 re restriction order applications], 6 November 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk 3 February 2018).</ref>
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	HN81's application was heard at the hearing of 21 November 2017, where it was noted that there were significant mental health issues to be considered in relation to HN81 and their partner. The Metropolitan Police said it would not protect its own interest in this matter by resisting the release of the cover name.<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> Mitting ruled on 5 December that the officer's cover name would be released, though their real name would be restricted. In this he followed his reasons as set out in his minded-to note of 23 October. Publication of the cover name and the group they targeted would not be done immediately in order to give the officer time to prepare for this.<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-HN81.pdf Restriction Order] was published on 8 December 2017.<ref>John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171208-restriction-order-HN81.pdf Restriction order over the publishing of the real name of HN81], ''Undercover Public Inquiry'', 8 December 2017 (accessed 8 December 2017).</ref>		HN81's application was heard at the hearing of 21 November 2017, where it was noted that there were significant mental health issues to be considered in relation to HN81 and their partner. The Metropolitan Police said it would not protect its own interest in this matter by resisting the release of the cover name.<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> Mitting ruled on 5 December that the officer's cover name would be released, though their real name would be restricted. In this he followed his reasons as set out in his minded-to note of 23 October. Publication of the cover name and the group they targeted would not be done immediately in order to give the officer time to prepare for this.<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-HN81.pdf Restriction Order] was published on 8 December 2017.<ref>John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171208-restriction-order-HN81.pdf Restriction order over the publishing of the real name of HN81], ''Undercover Public Inquiry'', 8 December 2017 (accessed 8 December 2017).</ref>

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 N81 is a core participant at the Undercover Policing Inquiry where he is represented by Slater & Gordon.<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20170801-list-of-core-participants-v19.pdf List of Core Participants (v.19)], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 1 August 2017 (accessed 10 December 2017).</ref> At some point the Inquiry revised how it designated police officers, moving from N-number ciphers to HN, the H presumably standing for [[Operation Herne]] which was investigating the activities of the Special Demonstration Squad.
-The Chair of the Inquiry, John Mitting, ruled on 5 December that N81's cover name would be released, though their real name would be restricted. Publication of the cover name and the group he targeted would not be done immediately in order to give the officer time to prepare for this.<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 Chair of the Inquiry, John Mitting, ruled on 5 December 2017 that N81's cover name would be released, though their real name would be restricted. Publication of the cover name and the group he targeted would not be done immediately in order to give the officer time to prepare for this.<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>
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 N81 is a core participant at the Undercover Policing Inquiry where he is represented by Slater & Gordon.<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20170801-list-of-core-participants-v19.pdf List of Core Participants (v.19)], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 1 August 2017 (accessed 10 December 2017).</ref> At some point the Inquiry revised how it designated police officers, moving from N-number ciphers to HN, the H presumably standing for [[Operation Herne]] which was investigating the activities of the Special Demonstration Squad.
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-HN81's application was heard at the hearing of 21 November 2017, where it was noted that there were significant mental health issues to be considered in relation to HN81 and their partner. The Metropolitan Police said it would not protect its own interest in this matter by resisting the release of the cover name.<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> Mitting ruled on 5 December that the officer's cover name would be released, though their real name would be restricted. In this he followed his reasons as set out in his minded-to note of 23 October. Publication of the real name and the group they targeted would not be done immediately in order to give the officer time to prepare for this.<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-HN81.pdf Restriction Order] was published on 8 December 2017.<ref>John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171208-restriction-order-HN81.pdf  Restriction order over the publishing of the real name of HN81], ''Undercover Public Inquiry'', 8 December 2017 (accessed 8 December 2017).</ref>
+HN81's application was heard at the hearing of 21 November 2017, where it was noted that there were significant mental health issues to be considered in relation to HN81 and their partner. The Metropolitan Police said it would not protect its own interest in this matter by resisting the release of the cover name.<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> Mitting ruled on 5 December that the officer's cover name would be released, though their real name would be restricted. In this he followed his reasons as set out in his minded-to note of 23 October. Publication of the cover name and the group they targeted would not be done immediately in order to give the officer time to prepare for this.<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-HN81.pdf Restriction Order] was published on 8 December 2017.<ref>John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171208-restriction-order-HN81.pdf  Restriction order over the publishing of the real name of HN81], ''Undercover Public Inquiry'', 8 December 2017 (accessed 8 December 2017).</ref>
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