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Police officers cited in the [[Undercover Policing Inquiry]] (UCPI) are generally designated by a cypher / nominal starting with N or HN followed by a number. The practice of assigning these cyphers was begun in by the Metropolitan Police inquiry [[Operation Herne]] which investigated the activities of the [[Special Demonstration Squad]] undercovers. It was subsequently adopted by [[Mark Ellison]] for his [[Ellison Review|Review]] and the UCPI, both of which draw heavily on the material assembled by Operation Herne. The system appears to have changed in 2017, when the 3 August 2017 rulings and direction of the new Inquiry Chair, [[John Mitting]], began using the 'HN' label, though the associated numbers appear to be unchanged.<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 (accefssed 3 August 2017).</ref>  
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Police officers cited in the [[Undercover Policing Inquiry]] (UCPI) are generally designated by a cypher / nominal starting with N or HN followed by a number. The practice of assigning these cyphers was begun in by the Metropolitan Police inquiry [[Operation Herne]] which investigated the activities of the [[Special Demonstration Squad]] undercovers. It was subsequently adopted by [[Mark Ellison]] for his [[Ellison Review|Review]] and the UCPI, both of which draw heavily on Operation Herne. The system appears to have changed in 2017, when the Inquiry began using the 'HN' label, though the associated numbers appear unchanged.<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>  
  
 
* For a general introduction into the cypher system, see [[N_officers| N Officers (main page)]].
 
* For a general introduction into the cypher system, see [[N_officers| N Officers (main page)]].
 
* For N officers with numbers <100, see [[N_officers_1|N officers part 1]].
 
* For N officers with numbers <100, see [[N_officers_1|N officers part 1]].
 
* For N officers with numbers 100 - 299, see [[N_officers_2|N officers part 2]].
 
* For N officers with numbers 100 - 299, see [[N_officers_2|N officers part 2]].
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* For N officers with numbers 400 and higher, see [[N_officers_4|N officers part 4]].
  
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* ''Updated 4 March 2018''
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* ''Updated 3 August 2018''
  
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==N series officers part 3 (>300)==
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==N series officers part 3 (300-399)==
  
 
{| class="wikitable" style="vertical-align:top;"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="vertical-align:top;"
 
! Cypher
 
! Cypher
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! Name
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! Name (italics for cover name only)
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! Status
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! Position
 
! Notes  
 
! Notes  
 
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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| HN300
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| [[HN300]]
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| ''unknown''
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| ''Jim / 'Jimmy' Pickford''
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| SDS undercover
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| 11 January 2018, directions issued for any application for restriction orders to be submitted by 30 & 31 January 2018 for MPS and Designated Lawyers Team respectively.<ref name="ucpi.directions.11Jan2018">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180111-directions-SDS-anonymity.pdf 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 (accessed 11 January 2018).</ref>
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| Infiltrated the Socialist Workers Party late 1974 to January 1977. Initially, his cover surname had not been discovered. During deployment told another undercover that he had fallen in love with a member of his target group and had divorced from second wife in 1979. Deceased. Real name 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> Also infiltrated Freedom Collective, Pavement Collective, Battersea and Wandsworth Trades Council Anti-Fascist Committee, Kingston Anarchist Workers Collective, South London Anarchist Workers Association, Federation of London Anarchist Groups.<ref>Email to core participants, '20190924-UCPI_to_all_CPs-HN300_cover_name', ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 24 September 2019, referencing update of the webpage [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/ UCPI.org.uk/cover-names].</ref>
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN301
 
| HN301
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| ''[[Bob Stubbs (alias)|Bob Stubbs]]''
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| ''[[Bob_Stubbs_(alias)|Bob Stubbs]]''
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| Minded-to (Nov 2017): Real name name cannot be published;<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/> cover name to be published.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/> Cover name was released on 20 Feb 2018.<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 <a href="https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/">UCPI.org.u/cover-names</a>.</ref>
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| SDS undercover
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| SDS UCO. Deployed 1971-76 into the International Socialists (which became subsumed into another [Socialist Workers Party]), and reported on others. No allegations of misconduct against him.<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"/>
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| Infiltrated the International Socialists / Socialist Workers Party 1971-1976. Real name restricted.<ref name="wilkinson.ucpi.cti.update.13Sept2018"/>
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Mitting noted (Nov 2017):<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
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| [[HN302]]
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:: Publication of his cover name, which will occur, is all that is required to prompt evidence from those who encountered him in his undercover role, if they have any to give. Publication of his real name is unnecessary. It would also be a disproportionate and unjustified interference in his and his family’s right to respect for their private and family life under Article 8 of the European Convention. It would not be difficult to trace him if his real name were published. His family circumstances, which are fully set out in his impact statement, require that there should be no avoidable interference in them, even of a kind produced only by publicity resulting from legitimate media interest.
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| ''restricted''
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| SDS undercover
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| Deployed undercover in 1970s. Admits to 'fleeting sexual encounter'. Appeared as 'Brian' in ''True Spies''. Real and cover names to be restricted as there is a risk to HN302's safety. Real and cover names have been restricted.<ref name="wilkinson.ucpi.cti.update.13Sept2018"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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| HN302
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| HN303
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| ''unknown''
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| ''[[Peter Collins (alias)|Peter Collins]]''
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| SDS undercover
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| 11 January 2018, directions issued for any application for restriction orders to be submitted by 30 & 31 January 2018 for MPS and Designated Lawyers Team respectively.<ref name="ucpi.directions.11Jan2018"/>
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| 1973-77 deployed into the Workers Revolutionary Party. Real name restricted.
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN304
 
| HN304
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| ''unknown''
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| ''[[Graham Coates (alias)|Graham Coates]]''
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| 15 Jan 2018: 'Minded-to' grant restriction order over real name; no application in relation to cover name which will be published in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr2.15Jan2018"/>
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| SDS undercover
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| SDS UCO. Infiltrated 'a number of non-violent groups' 1976 to 1979. No known allegation of misconduct.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/200180115-Minded-To-Note-3-November-tranche-applications.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: 'Minded to' note 3], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 15 January 2018 (accessed 15 January 2018).</ref>
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| 1976-1979 infiltrated International Socialists/Socialist Workers Party, Zero Collective, Anarchy Collective and the Libertarian Anarchist Group. Real name restricted.<ref name="mitting.ruling13.8Nov2018">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/20181108_Ruling_13_final.pdf Applications for restriction orders in respect of the real and cover names of officers of the Special Demonstration Squad and Special Duties Squad Ruling 13], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 8 November 2018.</ref>
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Deployment 'appears to have been unremarkable' but Mitting minded to publish cover name in order to allow members of the public to come forward. 'Publication of his real name would not service that end and is not necessary to permit the Inquiry to fulfil its terms of reference.' And interference with article 8 rights on respect for private and family life would not be justified.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN306
 
| HN306
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| ''unknown''
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| ''to come''
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| SDS back office / management
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| 20 February 2018, directions issued for any application for restriction orders to be submitted by 26 & 28 February 2018 for MPS and Designated Lawyers Team respectively.<ref name="ucpi.dir.20Feb18">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180220-Headed-direction-for-February-SDS-tranche-applications..pdf 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'', 20 February 2018 (accessed 1 March 2018 via UCPI.org.uk).</ref>
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| 20 February 2018, directions issued for any application for restriction orders to be submitted by 26 & 28 February 2018 for MPS and Designated Lawyers Team respectively.<ref name="ucpi.dir.20Feb18">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180220-Headed-direction-for-February-SDS-tranche-applications..pdf 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'', 20 February 2018 (accessed 1 March 2018 via UCPI.org.uk).</ref> No application for restriction order made<ref name="ucpi.mitting.HNRuling6.22Mar2018">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180322_SDS_anonymity_Minded_to_6.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 'Minded To' Note 6 and Ruling 5], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 22 March 2018.</ref> so real name will be published. No cover name.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN307
 
| HN307
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| ''unknown''
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| ''to come''
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| SDS back office / management
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| 20 February 2018, directions issued for any application for restriction orders to be submitted by 26 & 28 February 2018 for MPS and Designated Lawyers Team respectively.<ref name="ucpi.dir.20Feb18"/>
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| 20 February 2018, directions issued for any application for restriction orders to be submitted by 26 & 28 February 2018 for MPS and Designated Lawyers Team respectively.<ref name="ucpi.dir.20Feb18"/> No application for restriction order made<ref name="ucpi.mitting.HNRuling6.22Mar2018"/> so real name will be published. No cover name.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
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| HN308
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| ''to come''
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| SDS back office / management
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| April 2018: no application made.<ref name="mitting.mindedto8.26Apr2018">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180426_SDS_anonymity-Minded_to_8.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 8], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 26 April 2018.</ref> 20 March 2018, directed that any anonymity applications to be filed by 28 March 2018 by MPS legal team, or 6 April for the Designated Lawyers team.<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180320-directions-SDS-anonymity.pdf 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'', 20 March 2018.</ref> so real name will be published. No cover name.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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| HN311
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| ''to come''
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| SDS back office / management
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| 20 March 2018, directed that any anonymity application to be filed by 28 March 2018 by MPS legal team, or 6 April for the Designated Lawyers team.<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180320-directions-SDS-anonymity.pdf 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'', 20 March 2018.</ref> April 2018: no application made.<ref name="mitting.mindedto8.26Apr2018"/> so real name will be published. No cover name.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
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| HN314
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| ''to come''
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| SDS back office / management - DCI in last period of unit.
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| 11 May, directed any application for anonymity to be filed by 31 May 2018.<ref>Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180511-direction_SDS_anonymity_applications.pdf 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 May 2018.</ref> No application made so real name will be published. No cover name.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/> Role as DCI for the SDS and involvement in closure of the unit is given in the risk assessment of [[HN30]].<ref name="hn30.ra.28Aug2018">Adrian Baxter, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/11-20180831-HN30-Gisted_Risk_Assessment.pdf N30 - Risk Assessment (gisted)], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 28 August 2018 (accessed 2 October 2018, via ucpi.org.uk).</ref>
 
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"  
 
| N315
 
| N315
 
| ''unknown''
 
| ''unknown''
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| other
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| Witness Protection Unit officer assigned by John Grieve to Lawrence family following wrongful publication of witness details in a Macpherson Report appendix; said they were 'never approached by any member of the MPS or asked for personal information or rumour surrounding the Stephen Lawrence family' (Herne II, 21.2.4-5).<ref name="herne.2"/>
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| Witness Protection Unit officer assigned by John Grieve to Lawrence family following wrongful publication of witness details in a Macpherson Report appendix; said they were 'never approached by any member of the MPS or asked for personal information or rumour surrounding the Stephen Lawrence family' (Herne II, 21.2.4-5).<ref name="herne.2">Mick Creedon, [http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/Documents/About-Us/Herne/Operation-Herne---Report-2---Allegations-of-Peter-Francis.pdf Operation Herne: Report 2 - Allegations of Peter Francis], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', March 2014.</ref>
 
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| N318
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| HN318
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| ''unknown''
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| Ray Wilson
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| Real name to be published.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171114-updated-explanatory-note.pdf Counsel to the Inquiry's Explanatory note to accompany the 'Minded-To' Note (2) in respect for restrictions over the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstration Squad], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 14 November 2017 (accessed 15 November 2017).</ref>
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| SDS back office / management
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| SDS managerial / back office. Deceased. No restriction order applications made.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
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| Deceased. No restriction order applications made so real name to be published in due course.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171114-updated-explanatory-note.pdf Counsel to the Inquiry's Explanatory note to accompany the 'Minded-To' Note (2) in respect for restrictions over the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstration Squad], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 14 November 2017.</ref> No cover name.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
 
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| HN321
 
| HN321
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| ''[[Bill Lewis (alias)|Bill Lewis]]''
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| ''[[Bill Lewis (alias)|Wililam Paul "Bill" Lewis]]''
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| Ruling (Dec 2017): real name cannot be published.<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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| SDS undercover
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| Now in 70s. Deployed against two groups which no longer exist, for one year Sept 1968-Sept 1969; no known allegation of misconduct against him.
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| Deployed against the International Marxist Group and the Vietnam Solidarity Campaign, for one year Sept 1968-Sept 1969. Real name will be restricted.
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A press release of 5 October 2017 stated:<ref name=HN321.pr.5Oct2017">Undercover Policing Inquiry, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171005-press-release-HN321.pdf Press Notice: No cover name anonymity sought in respect of HN321], ''UCPI.org.uk'', 5 October 2017 (accessed 10 October 2017).</ref>
 
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::"HN321 was deployed as a member of the Special Operations Squad in 1968 – 1969. He had the cover name “William Paul Lewis”, although he has said that he was known simply as “Bill”. He may have been encountered by individuals involved with the International Marxist Group or the Vietnam Solidarity Campaign in London at that time."
 
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Mitting's 'Minded-To' of August 2017 noted:<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>
 
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::"He undertook the role of an undercover officer on the understanding that his identity would be kept secret. He is concerned about possible media interest if his real identity were to be revealed. He is, in particular, concerned about the impact on his wife, also in her 70s. His concerns are not irrational. In the unlikely event that disclosure of his cover name, which can be made, prompts evidence from one or more members of the target groups it will not be enhanced by disclosure of his real name. It is likely that disclosure of his real name would prompt intense and unwelcome media interest in him and so would give rise to serious interference with his and his family’s right to respect for their private life under Article 8 of the European Convention which would not be justifiable under Article 8(2). Closed reasons accompany this note."
 
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An application was made by the MPS to [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN321-Open-application-from-the-MPS.pdf restrict real and cover names], including an [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN321-HN330-HN333-HN343-supplementary-submissions-from-DL.pdf supplementary submission], along with a [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN321-Open-personal-statement-from-the-DL-team.pdf personal statement] and a [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN321-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf risk assessment (David Reid)] - open versions published in August 2017.<ref name="counsel.note.3Aug17"/>
 
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Mitting's Minded-To of August 2017 said he was considering release of the cover name but grant an order restricting the real name.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> Following this, the Metropolitan Police withdrew their application to restrict HN321's cover name, leading it to being published on 5 October 2017, though the application to restrict his real name remained in place.<ref name=HN321.pr.5Oct2017"/><ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 
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In their personal witness statement, HN321 says:<ref>'NH321', [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN321-Open-personal-statement-from-the-DL-team.pdf Open personal witness statement of N321 (redacted)], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 30 March 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref>
 
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:: The Special Branch was a covert entity and while the public knew it existed, its activities were secret. My understanding when I joined the Special Branch was that I was not to discuss its activities outside of the service and my expectation of the Branch was that my identity would also be kept secret. I recall that at the Induction presentation into the Branch that we were warned that we would have access to secret information that we were not to reveal to anyone outside of the Police or to even acknowledge that we were members of the Special Branch. This seemed entirely reasonable to me and for nearly fifty years I have kept faith with that understanding.
 
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According to his risk assessment:<ref>David Reid, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN321-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf HN321 Open Risk Assessment], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 31 May 2015 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref>
 
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::* 3.3 N321 received no training and no psychometric testing. N321 was told that N321 needed to gather intelligence, but the senior officers left it to the squad members to work out their own approach. There was no particular methodology advocated by officers and N321 simply used whatever techniques looked the most promising. To a certain extent the approach had to be tailored to the group that were to be penetrated.
 
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::* They did not use the identity of a dead child.
 
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The application to restrict his real name was heard at the hearing of 21 November. There it was noted that HN321 currently lives outside of the UK and had said they would not return if their real identity was revealed, but is prepared to cooperate with the Inquiry if it wasn't. It was said that he believed he had done nothing wrong during his time undercover, and Mitting took the view the value of HN321's evidence would only go towards the founding of the SDS.<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 2017 that 'if the Inquiry is recieve anything of value from HN321, it must not publish his real name', and granted the restriction order over the officer's real name.<ref name=ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/> The [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171208-restriction-order-HN321.pdf Restriction Order] was published on 8 December 2017.
 
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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].
 
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N321 is not a core participant.
 
 
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| HN322
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| [[HN322]]
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| ''unknown''
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| ''cover name lost''
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| Ruling (20 Feb 2018): real name to be restricted.<ref name="mitting.ruling.20Feb18"/>
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| SDS undercover
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| SDS UCO. Now in 70s; had 30-year police career, retiring in mid-1990s. With Special Operations Squad for two months in 1968; in his recollection, he was intended to be deployed against a group (which no longer exists) but was re-allocated to other duties before being deployed. Had no cover name.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
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| Deployed in 1968 for two months. Real name restricted.
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Mitting noted (Nov 2017):<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 
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::In the unlikely event that he is required to provide evidence to the Inquiry, publication of his real name will serve no useful purpose. The interference which it would occasion with his right to respect for his private life would not be justified.
 
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'''Documents released 4 January 2018:''' [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN322-Restriction-Order.pdf Open application for restriction order], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN322-Risk-Assessment.pdf Open risk assessment], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN322-Impact-Statement.pdf Open impact statement].
 
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His Risk Assessment shows that HN322 did not want to be interviewed by the risk assessors but has submitted a so-called pro-forma, a written statement. '
 
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::[His deployment] appears to have taken place at some point between 1967 and 1970, although this period also includes VIP protection duties. There is some evidence that his deployment may have lasted only two months, from September to December 1968.
 
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::HN322 is shown as having been deployed into the Vietnam Solidarity Campaign (South East London) in documentation, but denies he actually infiltrated any group.
 
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In his Impact Statement he adds that he asked to been taken off his undercover job as he did not want to be away from home so much nor did he consider himself brave enough to do the work of long term infiltration.
 
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His Impact Statement also reveals that the Metropolitan Police applied for a restriction order of his real name before consulting HN322 about it.
 
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'''Material relating to HN322 for the hearing of 5 February 2018''' was submitted by the [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180201-MPS-submissions-for-hearing-on-5-Feb-2018.pdf Metropolitan Police], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180118-GNM-subs-HN23-HN40-HN241-HN322-HN348.pdf The Guardian], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180119-Francis-subs-HN23-HN40-HN241-HN322-HN348.pdf Peter Francis] and the [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180122-NPNSCPs-subs-HN23-HN40-HN241-HN322-HN348.pdf NPSCPs].
 
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Minded-to (Nov 2017): Real name name cannot be published.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/> The Restriction order application was heard in open hearing on 5 February 2018.<ref name="ucpi.pr.15Jan2018">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180115-press-notice-Feb-hearing.pdf Press notice: Hearing on restriction orders in respect of HN23, HN40, HN241, HN322 and HN348], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 15 January 2018 (accessed 15 January 2018).</ref> and the ruling handed down on 20 February 2018 in favour of restricting his real name. It also stated:<ref name="mitting.ruling.20Feb18">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180220-ruling-SDS-anonymity.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 - Ruling], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 20 February 2018 (accessed 4 March 2018).</ref>
 
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: HN322 is in his 70s. He had a varied 30 year police career, retiring in the mid-1990s. Documents... show that he attended a small number of public meetings held to prepare for the anti-Vietnam war demonstration in London on 27 October 1968 in the company of another officer in the Special Demonstration Squad and reported on them to the founding head of the Squad, Conrad Dixon. His recollection that he was not deployed may, therefore be wrong; but the nature of his reporting suggests that it was a traditional Special Branch deployment, not an infiltration. Nothing of which I am aware contradicts his recollection that he left the squad soon after. He may be asked to provide a statement to the Inquiry, but is unlikely to be called to give evidence.
 
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN323
 
| HN323
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| ''unknown''
+
| [[Helen Crampton]]
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| Real name to be used in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/><ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/>
+
| SDS undercover
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| SDS UCO. Now deceased and no records of cover name have been found. No restriction order application made.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/><ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/>
+
| Deceased and no records of cover name found. No restriction order application made<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/><ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> so real name to be used in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/><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> so real name will be published.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN325
 
| HN325
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| ''unknown''
+
| [[Conrad Dixon]]
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| Real name to be published in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/>. No application made.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/>
+
| SDS back office / management
−
| SDS back office / manager
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| Real name to be published in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/> No application made<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> so real name will be published. No cover name.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN326
 
| HN326
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| ''[[Douglas Edwards (alias)]]''
+
| ''[[Douglas_Edwards_(alias)|Douglas Edwards]]''
−
| Cover name name released<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/>. Ruling restricting real name (Dec 2017).<ref name=ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/>
+
| SDS undercover
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| SDS UCO. Currently in 70s and retired; deployed against 3 groups, two of which no longer exist, for 2 1/2 years between 1968-1971.
+
| 1968-1971 was deployed into anarchist groups, Independent Labour Party, Tri-Continental and Dambusters Mobilising Committee. Real name restricted.
−
 
 
−
According to Mitting (Aug 2017): <ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/>
 
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:: He has been careful to preserve his anonymity and is worried about disclosure of his real name. He is concerned that it may be discovered by organisations such as undercoverresearch.net and fears media intrusion. He suffers from conditions which may be exacerbated by worry. His cover name will be published.
 
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−
No application over his cover name was made<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> and it was formally released in August 2017.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/>
 
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−
The MPS applied in August 2017 for an restriction order over his real name with open versions published bar
 
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an additional threat assessment:<ref name="counsel.note.3Aug17"/> [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN326-Open-application-from-the-MPS.pdf open application], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN326-Open-personal-statement-from-the-MPS.pdf personal statement], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN326-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf risk assessment (Kevin Shanahan)].
 
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−
Their application was heard at hearing of 21 November 2017,<ref name="ucpi.hearing.transcript.21Nov17"/> and Mitting ruled in its favour on 5 December 2017, saying:<ref name=ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/>
 
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:: he has been careful to preserve his anonymity and is worried about the consequences of disclosure of his real name, in particular media intrusion. He suffers from conditions which may be exacerbated by worry... I am satisfied that publication of HN326's real name would interfere with his right to respect for his private life and that the interference is not necessary to permit the terms of reference of the Inquiry to be fulfilled.
 
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The [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171208-restriction-order-HN326.pdf Restriction Order] was made on 8 December 2017. 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].
 
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In his personal statement, he wrote:<ref>'HN326', [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN326-Open-personal-statement-from-the-MPS.pdf Open personal statement of HN326], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref>
 
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:: Discretion and secrecy was the order of the day - ''stum und krum''. Say nothing about anything. this was communicated to me right from the very start. Even other members of my unit were not aware of my undercover name and which groups I infiltrated. It was very much "keep quiet about the whole thing". To be honest, I can't recall a conversation about secrecy at the end of my deployment. It was just the nature of the job that you didn't talk about it.
 
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:: ... At the time of my deployment, I was living with my parents. I told them I was on the Drugs squad...
 
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−
According to his risk assessment:<ref>Kevin Shanahan, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN326-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf Open risk assessment for HN326], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 31 May 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref>
 
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:: He was recruited by Special Branch management into the Special Operations Squad, whose function was to monitor protest groups who were a major concern of the Government. He had no formal induction or form of training (3.3).
 
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:: 3.4 At the time of his recruitment was informed by his senior management (Detective Chief Inspector & Detective Inspector) that the Unit he was seconded to was highly secret and was to be deployed as a result of ongoing large-scale public disorder being a major concern of the Government at that time (late 1968)."
 
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:: Not offered or provided with support during his deployment; it was ad hoc and uncoordinated (4.19).
 
−
:: After deployment, he resumed duties in Special Branch (4.16)
 
−
See profile for more detailed analysis of his time undercover.
 
−
 
 
−
He did not use the identity of a dead child.
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN327
 
| HN327
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''Dave Fisher''
−
| Real names to be used in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO. Deceased. No record of cover name and no application made in respect of the real name.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/><ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/>  
+
| Deceased. No record of cover name and no application made in respect of the real name. Real name to be used in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/> <ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN328
 
| HN328
−
| ''unknown''
+
| [[Joan Hillier]]
−
| Real name to be published in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/>
+
| SDS back office / management
−
| SDS back office / manager. No restriction order application made.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/>
+
| No restriction order application made and real name to be published in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/> No cover name.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN329
 
| HN329
−
| ''[[John Graham (alias)]]''
+
| ''[[John Graham (alias)|John Graham]]''
−
| Cover name released.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/> Ruling: real name cannot be published.<ref name=ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO. Now in 70s. Deployed against two groups that no longer exist for one year in 1968-1969. As with HN321, only less concerned about media intrusion.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/>
+
| Deployed against Vietnam Solidarity Campaign and Revolutionary Socialist Students Federation in 1968-1969. Real name will be restricted.<ref name="wilkinson.ucpi.cti.update.13Sept2018"/>
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−
No application over his cover name was made<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> and it was formally released in August 2017.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/>
 
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−
Though the MPS aaplied at the same time for an order to [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN329-Open-application-from-the-MPS.pdf restrict his real name], and provided [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN329-Open-personal-statement-from-the-MPS.pdf open personal / impact statement] from him alongside a [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN329-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf open risk assessment (David Reid)].<ref name="counsel.note.3Aug17"/> 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].
 
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−
Their application was heard at hearing of 21 November 2017,<ref name="ucpi.hearing.transcript.21Nov17"/> and Mitting ruled in its favour on 5 December 2017, saying:<ref name=ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/>
 
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:: He does not wish his real name to be published, to avoid interference in his private life and damage to his reputation, by association with other undercover officers against who allegations of misconduct have been made... I acknowledge that the interference in the right to respect for private life described above is not great. I am satisfied that is not necessary to permit the terms of reference of the Inquiry to be fulfilled. Accordingly, despite the fact it would not be great, it would not be proportionate or fair to disclose his real name; and the public interest does not require it.
 
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−
The [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171208-restriction-order-HN329.pdf Restriction Order] was published on 8 December 2017.
 
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−
For details and analysis of his time undercover see his profile. He has subsequently made appearances on television under his real identity.<ref>'HN329', [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN329-Open-personal-statement-from-the-MPS.pdf Open personal statement], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 30 March 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref>
 
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN330
 
| HN330
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''[[Don de Freitas (alias)|Don de Freitas]]''
−
| Ruling (Dec 2017): real name to be restricted, cover name can be disclosed.<ref name=ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO. Now in 80s; deployed against one group, no longer active, for several weeks in 1968. "He would like to be left in peace". Does not remember the cover names he used, similar considerations apply as HN321.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> He targeted the Havering, Essex branch of the Vietnam Solidarity Campaign, attending some of their meetings, both public and private. He created a false name and occupation. He ceased his undercover deployment with the Special Operations Squad on 27th October 1968, following the large VSC march which the unit had focused on.<ref name="hn329.ps.Apr17">HN329, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN330-Open-personal-statement.pdf Open personal statement (redacted)], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', April 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref> See also HN334 who acted as his girlfriend when he was deployed against the VSC.
+
| Deployed against the Havering branch of the Vietnam Solidarity Campaign for several weeks in 1968. Real name will be restricted.<ref name="wilkinson.ucpi.cti.update.13Sept2018"/>
−
 
 
−
In an email to the risk assessors he stated:<ref>David Reid, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN330-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf HN330 open risk assessment], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 31 May 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref>
 
−
:: I am puzzled by your reference to my “cover name”. I did have rather a large number of them… I would, however, emphasise that between those dates I did not join any political party, group or organisation. I was present at hundreds of political meeting, joined many public demonstrations and protests throughout the [Metropolitan Police District] and knocked on hundreds of doors. In all cases and for obvious reasons my true identity remained unknown and when avoidable I gave a false name and occupation...”
 
−
 
 
−
Though the cover name had not been ascertained in August 2017, there was still intention by the Inquiry to restrict real name,<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/> the Metropolitan Police having [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN330-Open-application-from-the-MPS.pdf applied to restrict his real name only], providing [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN321-HN330-HN333-HN343-supplementary-submissions-from-DL.pdf supplementary submissions], a [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN330-Open-personal-statement.pdf personal statement] and [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN330-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf risk assessment (David Reid)] - open versions published.<ref name="counsel.note.3Aug17">David Barr &amp; 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 October 2017, it was noted:<ref name="mitting.supp.minded-to.23Oct2017">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171023-supplementary-Minded-to.pdf Supplementary 'Minded-To'], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 23 October 2017 (accessed 23 October 2017 via UCPI.org.uk).</ref>
 
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When the ‘Minded to’ dated 3 August 2017 was published, the Inquiry did not know HN330’s cover name and HN330 could not remember it. The Inquiry has since received information from another officer which permits HN330’s cover name to be published. Legal representatives of this officer and the Metropolitan Police Service have been notified and, provided that no application for a restriction order in respect
 
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of it is received, it will be [released].
 
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−
The Chair indicated he was still minded to restrict publishing the real name, but would release the cover name, pending any application to restrict it.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/><ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> The application on the real name was heard at the hearing of 21 November 2017,<ref name="ucpi.hearing.transcript.21Nov17"/> 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-HN330.pdf Restriction Order] was released on 8 December 2017.
 
−
 
 
−
In his personal statement, HN330 described the risk assessment process as a 'pantomime' and based on 'hearsay obtained from a former colleague'.<ref name="hn329.ps.Apr17"/>
 
−
 
 
−
He is not a core participant, and has expressed to risk assessors (whom he has declined to meet) "he has the ‘most monumental indifference’ to whether the Inquiry wishes him to give evidence."<ref>David Reid, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN330-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf HN330 open risk assessment (redacted)], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 31 May 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref>
 
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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].
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN331
 
| HN331
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''cover name lost''
−
| Minded-to (Nov 2017): restrict real name<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO. Deployed against one group (now defunct) in 1968 & 1969. Cover name is unknown. Killed in road traffic accident in the 1970s leaving a widow and son.  
+
| Deployed against one group (now defunct) in 1968 & 1969. Cover name is unknown. Killed in road traffic accident in the 1970s leaving a widow and son. [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20171017-MPS-HN331-Open_Application.pdf Application made over real name].
  
−
According to Mitting (Nov 2017):<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
Mitting in his 'Minded To' Nov 2017, indicated he would restrict the real name, on the grounds it would cause distress to HN331's widow):<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>
 
:: HN331’s death caused his widow to suffer an acute mental illness, for which she received in-patient treatment. She did not remarry. She is now in her 70s and suffers from the early stages of dementia. According to her son, she has been deeply affected by the possibility that HN331’s identity might be revealed in the course of the Inquiry. No useful purpose would be served by publication of HN331’s real name. Given the nature of his deployment and the elapse of time since it occurred, it is inconceivable that it would prompt evidence from others about his deployment. His widow and surviving family are entitled to be left in peace.
 
:: HN331’s death caused his widow to suffer an acute mental illness, for which she received in-patient treatment. She did not remarry. She is now in her 70s and suffers from the early stages of dementia. According to her son, she has been deeply affected by the possibility that HN331’s identity might be revealed in the course of the Inquiry. No useful purpose would be served by publication of HN331’s real name. Given the nature of his deployment and the elapse of time since it occurred, it is inconceivable that it would prompt evidence from others about his deployment. His widow and surviving family are entitled to be left in peace.
 +
 +
May 2018: Mitting ruled the real name would be restricted and declined to disclose at this stage the groups that were infiltrated by HN331.<ref name="mitting.ruling.15May18">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180515_ruling_SDS_anonymity.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: Ruling], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 15 May 2018.</ref>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN332
+
| [[HN332]]
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''restricted''
−
| Minded-to: restrict real name.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
| SDS manager
−
| SDS managerial role in the 1970s.
+
| Held SDS managerial role in the 1970s. Real name will be restricted on health grounds.
−
 
−
Mitting stated (Nov 2017):<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 
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:: HN332 is in his eighties and in poor health. The Inquiry has been provided with a short medical report itemising the serious medical conditions from which he suffers, including one which is life-threatening. His daughter has provided a witness statement in which she says that he suffers from a very poor memory and from confusion. It must, therefore, be unlikely that he could provide useful evidence to the Inquiry.
 
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:: He served in the Special Operations Squad/Special Demonstration Squad in a managerial capacity in the 1970’s. He was the signatory of a significant memorandum dated 17 December 1971. But for his age and health, I would have refused the application for a restriction order in respect of his real name, on the basis that a senior public servant should be willing and, if not, required, to account for his actions publicly. For the reasons explained, no useful purpose would be served by adopting that course; and to do so would risk impairing the peace of mind and even health of a man in his twilight years. I am minded to make a restriction order which will be in place during his life.
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN333
+
| [[HN333]]
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''restricted''
−
|  
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO. Now in his 70s and retired. Deployed for 9 months in 1968-1969 against a left-wing group (no longer exists). 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. 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.<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"/>
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| Deployed for nine months in 1968-1969, into a left wing group that no longer exists. Real and cover names restricted due to small risk arising out of those who might have interest in his later activities.
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−
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"/>
 
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−
"N333 received no specific assurance or guarantee of anonymity by senior officer(s). N333 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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−
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"/>
 
−
::"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."
 
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−
The application on the real name was heard at the hearing of 21 November 2017,<ref name="ucpi.hearing.transcript.21Nov17"/> 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.
 
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−
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 hsi 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 woudl arise from those with an interest in his later activities.
 
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−
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 ont to say:<ref name=ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/>
 
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:: 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].
 
−
 
 
−
HN333 is not a core participant in the Inquiry.
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN334
 
| HN334
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''[[Margaret White (alias)|Margaret White]]''
−
| Real name cannot be published.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
| SDS undercover & back office
−
| SDS UCO. Currently in 70s. No allegation of misconduct against her. Served with Special Operations Squad 1968-72. 'In 1968 she was deployed for several months against one group - the Vietnam Solidarity Campaign, which no longer exists - as the girlfriend of HN330. Thereafter, according to her own recollection, she performed back office duties only.'<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
| Deployed into Vietnam Solidarity Campaign in 1968 for several months, as girlfriend of ''[[Don de Freitas (alias)|Don de Freitas]]'' (HN330). Served in SDS back office 1968-1972. Real name restricted.
−
 
 
−
Mitting noted she wished to 'preserve her privacy and that of her family', and it was unlikely that surviving members of the groups she targeted would recall her.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN335
 
| HN335
−
| ''unknown''
+
| Michael Tyrell, ''cover name lost''
−
| Real name to be used in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO. Deceased. No record of cover name and no application made to restrict real name.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/><ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/>
+
| No record of cover name and no application made to restrict real name.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/><ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> which will be used in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/> Deceased.
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN336
 
| HN336
 
| ''[[Dick Epps (alias)|Dick Epps]]''
 
| ''[[Dick Epps (alias)|Dick Epps]]''
−
| Minded-to: Real name cannot be published; cover name will be published.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/> On 27 Feb 2018, the Inquiry released his cover name.<ref name="email.ucpi.27feb2018">Email to core participants, '20180227_UCPI_all_CPs<HN336_cover_name', ''Undercover Research Group'', 27 February 2018, referencing update of the webpage <a href="https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/">UCPI.org.u/cover-names</a>.</ref>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO. Deployed 1969-1972, targeting the International Marxist Group and British Communist Party, but also providing intelligence on other groups. No allegation of misconduct known. Appeared on 'True Spies' programme under the pseudonym 'Dan' with the approval of senior officers.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/> An 27 Feb 2018 email named his targets as the International Marxist Group and the Vietnam Solidarity Campaign.<ref name="email.ucpi.27feb2018"/>
+
| Deployed 1969 to 1972 into International Marxist Group, Vietnam Solidarity Campaign and British Communist Party. Later served in Special Branch Industrial Intelligence Section. Appeared in True Spies under the pseudonym 'Dan'. Real name restricted.
−
 
 
−
Mitting (Nov 2017):<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 
−
:: Publication of his cover name, which will occur, will permit any member still living of the groups with whom he was involved to give evidence about him. Publication of his real name would serve no useful purpose. The infringement of his right to respect for his private and family life and that of his family would not be justified under Article 8(2) of the European Convention.  
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN337
+
| [[HN337]]
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''restricted''
−
| Minded-to: Neither real or cover names can be published.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
| SDS undercover and manager
−
| SDS UCO &amp; manager. In his 70s. Deployed against four groups in the 1970s. Later a manager in the SDS in the 1990s where 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"/>
+
| Deployed against four groups in 1970s. Real and cover names restricted.
−
 
 
−
According to Mitting (Nov 2017):<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 
−
:: 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.
 
−
:: 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.  
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN338
 
| HN338
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''cover name lost''
−
| Minded-to: real name cannot be published. <ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO. Cover name and target groups unknown; deployed for a period in 1970 or 1971. Deceased. Mitting is minded-to (Nov 2017) restrict publication of real name to avoid distress to HN338's widow.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>  
+
| Deployed for a period in 1970 or 1971. Deceased. <ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 +
 
 +
27 September 2017: [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20170927-MPS-HN338-Open_Application.pdf Application over real name] made by Metropolitan Police. Nov 2017: Mitting minded to restrict publication of real name to avoid distress to HN338's widow, who had recently lost an immediate family member, with Mitting saying 'I accept the [MPS] submission that nothing should be done which risks causing her further distress'.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/> May 2018: ruling made to restrict real name with Mitting stated he was declined to disclose at this stage the groups that were infiltrated by HN338.<ref name="mitting.ruling.15May18"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN339
 
| HN339
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''[[Stewart Goodman (alias)|Stewart Goodman]]''
−
| 15 Jan 2018: 'Minded-to' grant restriction order over real name; no application in relation to cover name which will be published in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr2.15Jan2018"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO, deployed against two groups which no longer exist 1970-74. 'Apart from one incident of no relevance to the Inquiry, there is no known allegation of misconduct against him'.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
+
| Deployed 1970-1971 into the Anti-Apartheid Movement &amp; International Socialists. Real name restricted.
 +
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 +
| HN340
 +
| ''[[Alan Nixon (alias)|Alan Nixon]]''
 +
| SDS undercover
 +
| Deployed 1969 - 1972 into the International Marxist Group and Irish Solidarity Campaign. Real name restricted.
 +
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 +
| [[HN341]]
 +
| ''restricted''
 +
| SDS undercover
 +
| Deployed in the 1970s against two groups. Real and cover names restricted.
 +
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 +
| HN342 / 299
 +
| ''David Hughes''
 +
| SDS
 +
| Deployed 1971 - 1976 into International Marxist Group, Anti-Internment League and the Troops Out Movement.<ref name="email.ucpi.18Dec2018">Email to core participants, '20181218-UCPI_to_all_CPs-publishing_HN342', ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 18 December 2018, referencing update of the webpage [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/ UCPI.org.uk/cover-names].</ref>
  
−
Currently in early 70s and economically active.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
+
13 Sept 2018, Mitting indicated he was minded to restrict the real name on health grounds, the consideration of his application being delayed due to an operation for a serious condition. The Chair wrote:<ref>Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Minded-to-13-HN-342-299.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 'Minded To' Note 13], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 13 September 2018.</ref>
 +
:HN 299 / 342 is a septuagenarian and lives alone in a small community. He was deployed against three groups of his own selection between 1971 and 1975. There is nothing to indicate that his deployment  was anything other than unremarkable. His cover name will be published, as will the names of the groups. In the unlikely event that any member of any of the  groups can remember him, publication of his cover name, not of his real name, is what is required to prompt information or evidence from them. Publication of his real name would risk unwelcome media attention and the attention of those who may be ill disposed towards him within his small community. It would not assist fulfilment of the terms of reference of the Inquiry.  
  
−
Mitting 'minded-to' of 15 Jan 2018: 'In the unlikely event that any member of the public can be prompted to give evidence about his deployment publication of his cover name would serve that purpose.' Publication of real name is not necessary to permit Inquiry to fulfil its terms of reference and would give rise to interference with his article 8 rights to private and family life.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
+
Inquiry history: Extension sought to deal with in a future tranche.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/> 11 May 2018, directed that any application for anonymity order to be filed as soon as reasonably practical after that date after the end of May.<ref>Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180511-direction_SDS_anonymity_applications.pdf 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 May 2018.</ref> July 2018: application delayed.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018">Kate Wilkinson, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180730_SDS_anonymity_updated_explanatory_note.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 name of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstration Squad - Update as at 30 July 2018], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 30 July 2018.</ref> Following publication of the cover name, an open application in relation to the real name will be released.<ref name="wilkinson.ucpi.cti.update.13Sept2018"/>
  
−
Nov 2017: extension had been sought to deal with HN339 in a future tranche.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
+
21 February 2019: Inquiry directs that submissions regarding the resetriction order over the real name are to be made by 21 March 2019.<ref name="mitting.direction.21Feb19">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190221-Directions_for_SDS_HN18_HN66_HN122_HN299_342_and_HN344.pdf Directions for SDS HN18 HN66 HN122 HN299 342 and HN344], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 21 February 2019 (accessed 7 April 2019).</ref> [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190221-HN299_342_open_application.pdf MPS open application to restrict real name]
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN340
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| 15 Jan 2018: 'Minded-to' grant restriction order over real name; no application in relation to cover name which will be published in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr2.15Jan2018"/>
 
−
| SDS UCO. Deployed against one group 1969-72, and reported on others. No known allegation of misconduct. Currently a widower in his 70s.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
 
  
−
Mitting's 'minded-to' of 15 Jan 2018: 'In the unlikely event that any member of the public can be prompted to give evidence about his deployment publication of his cover name would serve that purpose.' Publication of real name is not necessary to permit Inquiry to fulfil its terms of reference and would give rise to interference with his article 8 rights to private and family life.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
+
17 Apr 2019: ruling that real name would be restricted.<ref name="mitting.r15.17Apr2019">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190417-sds_anonymity_applications-ruling_15.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 15], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 17 Apr 2019.</ref> The Restriction order was made public on 23 October 2020.<ref>Email to core participants, ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 23 October 2020.</ref><ref>Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200114-restriction_order-HN299_342.pdf Restriction Order - HN299/342], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 17 April 2019 (published on ucpi.org.uk 23 October 2020).</ref>
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN341
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Minded-to: restrict both cover and real names.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 
−
| SDS UCO. Deployed in the 1970s against two groups.  
 
  
−
Mitting (Nov 2017):
 
−
:: he deployment was potentially dangerous. If the true identity were now to be disclosed there would be a real, but unquantifiable, risk to HN341’s life and safety. There is a significant risk that publication of the cover name would permit individuals who might wish HN341 harm to discover the true identity. I am not prepared to run that risk. Nor is it necessary to do so to permit the Inquiry to fulfil its terms of reference. There is no known allegation of misconduct against HN341 and, given the nature of the deployment, it is unlikely that members of the groups against which HN341 was deployed would wish to provide evidence to the Inquiry.
 
−
:: Further, worry about the possibility that HN341’s identity might be disclosed has caused great concern to HN341’s partner who is gravely ill. Even if the only right of HN341 and HN341’s partner were their right to respect for private and family life under Article 8 of the European Convention interference with that right would be neither justified nor proportionate under Article 8(2).
 
−
:: Careful thought will need to be given to the manner in which the evidence of HN341 will be received. These reasons are supplemented and explained in greater detail in the accompanying closed note.
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN342
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Extension sought to deal with in a future tranche.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
−
|
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN343
 
| HN343
−
| ''John Clinton''
+
| ''[[John Clinton (alias)|John Clinton]]''
−
| UCPI needs more details before making decision on restricting details.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/> Minded-To: "The real name cannot be published.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> Cover name to be published.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/> - this was done on 8 February 2018.<ref name="email.ucpi.8feb2018">Email to core participants, '20180208 UPCI to all CPs - HN343 and HN347 cover names', ''Undercover Research Group'', 8 February 2018, referencing update of the webpage <a href="https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/">UCPI.org.u/cover-names</a>.</ref>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO. In 70s. Deployed into the International Socialists 1971-1974.<ref name="email.ucpi.8feb2018"/> Said his past as an undercover was kept secret from everyone his family & social circles.
+
| Deployed into the International Socialists 1971-1974.<ref name="email.ucpi.8feb2018">Email to core participants, '20180208 UPCI to all CPs - HN343 and HN347 cover names', ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 8 February 2018, referencing update of the webpage [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/ UCPI.org.uk/cover-names].</ref> Real name restricted.
−
 
 
−
The inquiry has noted:<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/>  
 
−
:: HN343 is still economically active and has a legitimate concern, the cause of which cannot be stated in this document, that if oral evidence were to be given without steps being taken to conceal identity, HN343 would be the subject of media interest which would impair personal and economic life. If HN343 is required to give oral evidence, it is likely that protective measures will have to be taken. Pending receipt of further information, no decision can yet be made about the publication of the cover name.
 
−
 
 
−
Application from MPS to restrict real name only. Open versions of documents not yet published pending final application.<ref name="counsel.note.3Aug17"/> 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].
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN344
+
| [[HN344]]
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''Ian Cameron''
−
| UCPI needs more details before making decision on restricting details.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
|
+
| Deployed in 1971-1972 into the Anti-Internment League and the Northern Minorities Defence League.<ref name="email.ucpi.13Sept2018">Email to core participants, '20180913-UCPI_to_all_CPs-publishing_HN344', ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 13 September 2018, referencing update of the webpage [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/ UCPI.org.uk/cover-names].</ref> Mitting has questioned the accuracy of his account; arrested though not prosecuted for unauthorised possession of official documents.
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN345
 
| HN345
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''[[Peter Fredericks (alias)|Peter Fredericks]]''
−
| Minded-to: real name to be restricted; cover name to be published.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
----
+
| Deployed for six months in 1971, reporting back on the Black Power movement, Operation Omega, Young Haganah. Real name restricted.
−
Previously thought to be deceased but since discovered to be alive.<ref name="counsel.note.3Aug17"/> UCPI granted extension until 1 September 2017 to submit anonymity application.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/><ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/>
 
−
| SDS UCO. Deployed for six months in 1971, though not against anyone specific groups - reported on several including those opposed to apartheid. Deployment ceased when his probationary period in Special Branch was terminated. "There is a difference between his recollection of the reason for termination and that recorded in his personnel file. He left the Metropolitan Police Service soon after." No known allegation of misconduct.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 
−
 
 
−
Mitting (Nov 2017):<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 
−
:: Since leaving the Metropolitan Police Service, he has worked in a variety of jobs and is still working. Publication of his real name would risk impairing his current source of income. It would also serve no useful purpose. It would involve some interference with his right to respect for private life under Article 8 of the European Convention the right to disclose his true identity for purposes of his choosing and to withhold disclosure for other purposes. Although the interference would not be great, it would be disproportionate to any end which it would serve, principally to permit the Inquiry to fulfil its terms of reference. Accordingly, it would not be justified under Article 8(2).
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN346
 
| HN346
−
| ''unknown''
+
| Jill Mosdell
−
| Minded-to: Real name to be published.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
+
| SDS
−
| SDS. Deceased. No cover name known and no restriction order application has been made.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
+
| Deceased. No cover name known and no restriction order application has been made; real name to be published.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/> It is unclear if she was an undercover or simply management.
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN347
 
| HN347
−
| ''Alex Sloan''
+
| ''[[Alex Sloan|Alex Sloan]]''
−
| Minded-to: Real name cannot be published;<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/> cover name to be published<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/> - which occurred on 8 February 2018.<ref name="email.ucpi.8feb2018"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO. In his 70s. Deployed into the Irish National Liberation Solidarity Front 1971-1973.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/><ref name="email.ucpi.8feb2018"/>
+
| Deployed into the [http://specialbranchfiles.uk/special-branch-and-the-irish-national-liberation-solidarity-front/ Irish National Liberation Solidarity Front] 1971. Real name restricted.
−
 
+
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
Mitting (Nov 2017):<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
| [[HN348]]
−
:: He is said to be concerned about the physical safety of himself and his family if his real name were to be published and is concerned about the risk of media intrusion and the impact which this might have on his family. The latter concern is not irrational. In the unlikely event that any member of the group targeted who is still living may be prompted into giving evidence about his deployment, publication of his cover name, which will occur, will provide that prompt. Publication of his real name would serve no useful purpose. The infringement of his right to respect for his private and family life and that of his family would not be justified under Article 8 (2) of the European Convention. A closed note accompanies these reasons.  
+
| ''Sandra''
 +
| SDS undercover
 +
| Deployed 1972-1973 into the Womens Liberation Front. Cover name not fully recalled but thought to be 'Sandra'. Real name restricted.
 +
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 +
| [[HN349]]
 +
| ''restricted''
 +
| SDS undercover & back office
 +
| Deployed for about a year in early 1970s against anarchist groups in what appears to be an unsuccessful deployment. Real and cover names restricted.
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN348
+
| HN350
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''to come''
−
| Ruling (20 Feb 2018): Real name to be restricted; cover name fragment published.<ref name="mitting.ruling.20Feb18"/>
+
| SDS back office
−
| SDS UCO. In her 70s. Deployed 1972-1973 against a non-violent group, the Womens Liberation Front, as 'Sandra'.
+
| No application made so real name will be published. No cover name.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
−
 
 
−
Cover name not recalled and no official record of it exists - though she recalls one element of the name which will be published.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>.
 
−
 
 
−
Mitting (Nov 2017):<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 
−
:: ''[The cover name fragment]'' may prompt evidence from former members of the group. Publication of her real name could not do so. She is concerned about the impact of media attention upon her private and family life and upon that of her family. Her concern is not irrational. Because publication of her real name would serve no useful purpose, the infringement of her right to respect for private and family life and that of her family would not be justified under Article 8(2) of the European Convention.
 
−
 
 
−
'''Documents released 4 January 2018:''' [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN348-Restriction-Order.pdf Open application for restriction order], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN348-Risk-Assessment.pdf Open risk assessment], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN348-Impact-Statement.pdf Open impact statement].
 
−
 
 
−
The cover name she used was 'Sandra', she can't recall the surname used, and no record of it was found.
 
−
::In 1972 N348 was recruited into the SDS by the then management with no application or formal interview. After a period in the 'Back Office' N348 deployed into Maoist issues, the main group being the Women's Liberation Front. N348 was removed from the field in 1973 following a compromise.
 
−
In the next section of the Risk Assessment (3.3), however, it says she was posted in the SDS back office 'late 1971'. Recruitment to SDS 'likely to have been [[Phil Saunders]] (N1251) and N294'.
 
−
:: '''Main group infiltrated:''' Women's Liberation Front (affiliated to the Women's Liberation Movement). The group met at the private house of the 'leader' [name censored]. The main group was a national movement based on women's rights and Maoist teachings. Any direct action appeared focussed on exploitative events, such as Miss World contest and demonstrations. N348 described the faction as vocal but aspirational only and taking part in demonstrations with placards and banners. She witnessed no violence displayed by the group and this is corroborated by the open source research conducted.
 
−
::'''Tasking:''' The tasking was aimed at intelligence gathering to manage and resource public order issues.
 
−
::'''Group size:''' No more than 12. Meetings of the group would be held at the home address of [censored] and concentrated on Maoist teachings. N348 described the meetings as vocal and consisted at times of the study of documentary type films of the Chinese way of life.
 
−
 
 
−
(N.B. The [http://www.bbc.com/news/av/magazine-26437815/miss-world-my-protest-at-1970-beauty-pageant disruption of the Miss World event] broadcast live on television happened in November 1970, before N348 joined the group a year later.)
 
−
 
 
−
The Risk Assessment points out the risk of media intrusion, acknowledging that the use of female officers may heighten interest. There may also 'be a risk of reputation to the MPS in the media or public perception':
 
−
::[I]t could be argued that the deployment of N348 into such a non-violent group was disproportionate and may feed a media angle.
 
−
 
 
−
What the comprise entailed is not exactly clear, it seems that the 'leader' of the group was aware that N348 was a police officer, but not that she was an undercover infiltrating the group. In the Risk Assessment it says: '[Name] has had the last 45 years to expose N348 but to date has not done so if she was in fact aware N348 was also a UCO'.
 
−
 
 
−
In her Impact Statement, N348 states: 'I would be embarrassed about her finding out about me being an undercover officer'. She is also worried about her current colleagues who don't even know she was a police officer, she's worried her reputation would be tainted.
 
−
 
 
−
'''Material relating to HN348 for hearing of 5 February 2018''' was submitted by the [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180201-MPS-submissions-for-hearing-on-5-Feb-2018.pdf Metropolitan Police], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180118-GNM-subs-HN23-HN40-HN241-HN322-HN348.pdf The Guardian], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180119-Francis-subs-HN23-HN40-HN241-HN322-HN348.pdf Peter Francis] and the [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/20180122-NPNSCPs-subs-HN23-HN40-HN241-HN322-HN348.pdf NPSCPs].
 
−
 
 
−
The Minded-To of 14 Nov 2017 indicated the real name would not be published.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/> The Restriction order application was heard in open hearing on 5 February 2018<ref name="ucpi.pr.15Jan2018"/> and the ruling issued on 20 February 2018 in favour of restricting her real name, with Mitting writing:<ref name="mitting.ruling.20Feb18"/>
 
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: No useful purpose would be served by publishing her real name. She can give evidence about her deployment as "Sandra" and so assist the Inquiry to discover why an undercover officer was deployed against an apparently harmless group.
 
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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| HN349
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| HN351
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| ''unknown''
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| ''[[Jeff Slater (alias)|Jeff Slater]]''
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|
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| SDS undercover
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| 20 February 2018, directions issued for any application for restriction orders to be submitted by 26 & 28 February 2018 for MPS and Designated Lawyers Team respectively.<ref name="ucpi.dir.20Feb18"/>
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| 1974 - 1975 infiltrated the International Socialists; withdrawn due to health problems. Real name restricted.
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN353
 
| HN353
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| ''unknown''
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| ''[[Gary Roberts (alias)|Gary Roberts]]''
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| Minded-to (25 Jan 2018): grant restriction over real name; no application to restrict their cover name made.<ref name="ucpi.pr.25Jan18">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180124-December-minded-to-press-note.pdf Press Notice: Decisions relating to anonymity applications: Special Demonstration Squad], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 25 January 2018 (accessed 25 January 2018).</ref>
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| SDS undercover
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| SDS UCO, deployed against two left-wing groups between 1974-1978. Mitting is of the opinion the deployment was unremarkable and there is no known allegation of misconduct against him.
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| 1974 - 1978 infiltrated the International Socialists / Socialist Workers Party and International Marxist Group. Real name restricted.
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Does not live in the United Kingdom, but is cooperating with the Inquiry. According to Mitting (Jan 2018), publication of his cover name 'will serve to prompt evidence from those whome he encountered while deployed, if they can remember him and having anything to say about his deployment'. HN353 also wishes to avoid causing apprehension and worry to his wife or subject either of them to media intrusion. Thus, the intereference in his Article 8(2) 'right to respect for private and family life of him and his wife which would be occasioned by publication of his real name would not be justified'.<ref name="mitting.mindedto4.25Jan2018">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180125-December-tranche-impact-led-and-HN353-minded-to-sanitised.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 Special Demonstration Squad - 'Minded To' Note 4], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 25 January 2018 (accessed 25 January 2018).</ref>
 
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Had been listed in an early tranche, but in Novmber 2017, an extension sought to move HN353 to a future tranche with the full extent of restriction sought being then unknown.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN354
 
| HN354
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| ''unknown''
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| [[Vincent Harvey]] a.k.a. ''Vince Miller''
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| 15 Jan 2018: 'Minded-to' grant restriction order over real name; no application in relation to cover name which will be published in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr2.15Jan2018">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180115-Nov-minded-to-press-note.pdf Press notice - ‘Minded-to’ anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad Officers (HN13, HN296, HN304, HN339, HN340, HN354, HN356/124, HN61, HN819, HN109, HN9, HN66)], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 15 January 2018 (accessed 15 January 2018).</ref>
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| SDS undercover
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| SDS UCO. Infiltrated one group between 1976-1979. 'His deployment appears to have been unremarkable. He has voluntarily admitted two fleeting sexual encounters with different female activists during his deployment before his marriage. In 60s, married with family.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
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| 1976 - 1979 infiltrated the Socialist Workers Party. Had sexual relationships
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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Mitting 'minded-to' of 15 Jan 2018: 'In the unlikely event that any member of the public can be prompted to give evidence about his deployment publication of his cover name would serve that purpose.' Publication of real name is not necessary to permit Inquiry to fulfil its terms of reference and would give rise to interference with his article 8 rights to private and family life.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
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| [[HN355]]
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|
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| ''restricted''
 +
| SDS undercover
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| Deployed into a number of Maoist groups in late 1970s/early 1980s. Real and cover names restricted.
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
| HN356/124
 
| HN356/124
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| ''[[Bill Biggs (alias)|Bill Biggs]]''
 +
| SDS undercover
 +
| Deployed against Socialist Workers Party 1977-1982. Real name restricted.
 +
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 +
| HN358
 +
| ''to come''
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| SDS back office / management
 +
| Apr 2018: no application made<ref name="mitting.mindedto8.26Apr2018"/> so real name will be published. No cover name.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
 +
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 +
| N367
 
| ''unknown''
 
| ''unknown''
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| 15 Jan 2018: 'Minded-to' grant restriction order over real name; no application in relation to cover name which will be published in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr2.15Jan2018"/>
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| other
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| SDS UCO. Deployed against Socialist Workers Party 1977-1981. No known allegation of misconduct against him. Deployment apparently unremarkable other than he was present on the demonstration of 23 April 1979 where Blair Peach was killed.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
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| SO15 / CTC from 2006, Det. Sgt; point of contact for ex-SDS officers. Was contacted by N81 in this capacity but was accused of having 'an agenda to belittle SDS' (Ellison, 253).<ref name="ellison.1">Mark Ellison, [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/287031/stephen_lawrence_review_volume_1.pdf Possible corruption and the role of undercover policing in the Stephen Lawrence case], ''Stephen Lawrence Independent Review'', Vol. 1, Gov.UK, March 2014.</ref>
  
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Allocated two numbers by Operation Herne.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
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Nov 2017: further information required before Inquiry can proceed with the application.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
  
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Deceased, his widow wishes a restriction order in terms of both HN356's real and cover name, but no formal application made by her to that affect. Mitting sees no reason as to why release of the cover name would lead to the real name being discovered, so decline to make such an order. But does believe publishing the real name would interfere with the widow's Article 8 rights (private life) and not be justified.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
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30 July 2018: 'is EN52. Further information is required before the Inquiry can progress this application. This application will be moved to a future tranche'.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
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Mitting 'minded-to' of 15 Jan 2018: 'Publication of his cover name would serve that purpose.' Publication of real name is not necessary to permit Inquiry to fulfil its terms of reference and would give rise to interference with his article 8 rights to private and family life.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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| N367
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| HN371
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| ''unknown''
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| [[Phil Saunders]]
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| Further information required before Inquiry can proceed with the application.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
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| SDS management
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| SO15 / CTC from 2006, Det. Sgt; point of contact for ex-SDS officers. Was contacted by N81 in this capacity but was accused of having 'an agenda to belittle SDS' (Ellison, 253).<ref name="ellison.1">Mark Ellison, [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/287031/stephen_lawrence_review_volume_1.pdf Possible corruption and the role of undercover policing in the Stephen Lawrence case], ''Stephen Lawrence Independent Review'', Vol. 1, Gov.UK, March 2014</ref>
 
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
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| N406
 
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| Barry McDowell
 
 
|
 
|
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| Special Branch officer who moved to Racial and Violent Crime Task Force (CO24 / under John Grieve) and was appointed as a liaison between the two units 1998/1999 (Herne II, 21.1.6; Ellison, multiple pages).<ref name="herne.2"/><ref name="ellison.1"/>
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|}
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
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| N519
 
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| ''[[Marco Jacobs (alias)]]''
 
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| Cover name confirmed.<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/161110-press-notice-N519.pdf Update on anonymity applications - N519 (“Marco Jacobs”)], Undercover Policing Public Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk), 10 November 2016 (accessed 5 August 2017).</ref>
 
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| NPOIU UCO
 
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
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| N587
 
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| ''unknown''
 
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|
 
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| Author of the SDS Annual Report in 1985 (Herne II, 18.1).<ref name="herne.2">Mick Creedon, [http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/Documents/About-Us/Herne/Operation-Herne---Report-2---Allegations-of-Peter-Francis.pdf Operation Herne: Report 2 - Allegations of Peter Francis], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', March 2014.</ref>
 
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN593
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Minded to: real name to be published (no restriction order application made)<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
−
| SDS management / back-office. Deceased.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| N596
 
−
| ''[[Rod Richardson (alias)]]''
 
−
| Cover name Confirmed.<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/161215-press-notice-N596.pdf No anonymity sought for undercover identity ‘Rod Richardson’], Undercover Policing Public Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk), 15 December 2016 (accessed 5 August 2017).</ref>
 
−
| NPOIU UCO
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN608
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
|
 
−
| 11 January 2018, directions issued for any application for restriction orders to be submitted by 30 & 31 January 2018 for MPS and Designated Lawyers Team respectively.<ref name="ucpi.directions.11Jan2018"/>
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN819
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Minded-To: real name to be published (15 Jan 2018)<ref name="ucpi.pr2.15Jan2018"/>
 
−
| SDS back office staff / manager only.<ref name="ucpi.pr2.15Jan2018"/> No application made to restrict the real name.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN1251
 
−
| [[Phil Saunders]]
 
−
|
 
−
| SDS back office / manager. No application for a restriction order made.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> Real name was to be published in due course, Mitting wrote in August 2017,<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/> but it was then accidently revealed in January 2018 in the Risk Assessment of N348, as one of two officers who recruited her to SDS (with N294).<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>
 
  
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN1668
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Real name to be published in due course.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
−
| SDS back office / manager. No application for a restriction order made.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN2152
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Real name to be published in due course.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
−
| SDS back office / manager. No application for a restriction order made.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN3093
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Real name to be published in due course.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
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| SDS back office / manager. No application for a restriction order made.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN3095
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Real name to be published in due course.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
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| SDS back office / manager. No application for a restriction order made.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
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| HN3378
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
|  Real name to be given 'when evidence relating to them is published before hearings'.<ref name="ucpi.pr.25Jan18"/>
 
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| SDS Back office staff. No application to restrict real name made.<ref name="mitting.mindedto4.25Jan2018"/>
 
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|}
 
  
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* [[N_officers_1|Numbers <100]]
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* [[N_officers_2|Numbers 100-299]]
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* [[N_officers_4|Numbers 400 and higher]]
  
 
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Part of a series on the
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N Officers list
Description: A list of N & HN cyphers used to designate individual officers in the Inquiry and by Operation Herne (Part 3)

Police officers cited in the Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI) are generally designated by a cypher / nominal starting with N or HN followed by a number. The practice of assigning these cyphers was begun in by the Metropolitan Police inquiry Operation Herne which investigated the activities of the Special Demonstration Squad undercovers. It was subsequently adopted by Mark Ellison for his Review and the UCPI, both of which draw heavily on Operation Herne. The system appears to have changed in 2017, when the Inquiry began using the 'HN' label, though the associated numbers appear unchanged.[1]

  • Updated 3 August 2018

N series officers part 3 (300-399)

Cypher Name (italics for cover name only) Position Notes
HN300 Jim / 'Jimmy' Pickford SDS undercover Infiltrated the Socialist Workers Party late 1974 to January 1977. Initially, his cover surname had not been discovered. During deployment told another undercover that he had fallen in love with a member of his target group and had divorced from second wife in 1979. Deceased. Real name restricted.[2] Also infiltrated Freedom Collective, Pavement Collective, Battersea and Wandsworth Trades Council Anti-Fascist Committee, Kingston Anarchist Workers Collective, South London Anarchist Workers Association, Federation of London Anarchist Groups.[3]
HN301 Bob Stubbs SDS undercover Infiltrated the International Socialists / Socialist Workers Party 1971-1976. Real name restricted.[2]
HN302 restricted SDS undercover Deployed undercover in 1970s. Admits to 'fleeting sexual encounter'. Appeared as 'Brian' in True Spies. Real and cover names to be restricted as there is a risk to HN302's safety. Real and cover names have been restricted.[2]
HN303 Peter Collins SDS undercover 1973-77 deployed into the Workers Revolutionary Party. Real name restricted.
HN304 Graham Coates SDS undercover 1976-1979 infiltrated International Socialists/Socialist Workers Party, Zero Collective, Anarchy Collective and the Libertarian Anarchist Group. Real name restricted.[4]
HN306 to come SDS back office / management 20 February 2018, directions issued for any application for restriction orders to be submitted by 26 & 28 February 2018 for MPS and Designated Lawyers Team respectively.[5] No application for restriction order made[6] so real name will be published. No cover name.[7]
HN307 to come SDS back office / management 20 February 2018, directions issued for any application for restriction orders to be submitted by 26 & 28 February 2018 for MPS and Designated Lawyers Team respectively.[5] No application for restriction order made[6] so real name will be published. No cover name.[7]
HN308 to come SDS back office / management April 2018: no application made.[8] 20 March 2018, directed that any anonymity applications to be filed by 28 March 2018 by MPS legal team, or 6 April for the Designated Lawyers team.[9] so real name will be published. No cover name.[7]
HN311 to come SDS back office / management 20 March 2018, directed that any anonymity application to be filed by 28 March 2018 by MPS legal team, or 6 April for the Designated Lawyers team.[10] April 2018: no application made.[8] so real name will be published. No cover name.[7]
HN314 to come SDS back office / management - DCI in last period of unit. 11 May, directed any application for anonymity to be filed by 31 May 2018.[11] No application made so real name will be published. No cover name.[7] Role as DCI for the SDS and involvement in closure of the unit is given in the risk assessment of HN30.[12]
N315 unknown other Witness Protection Unit officer assigned by John Grieve to Lawrence family following wrongful publication of witness details in a Macpherson Report appendix; said they were 'never approached by any member of the MPS or asked for personal information or rumour surrounding the Stephen Lawrence family' (Herne II, 21.2.4-5).[13]
HN318 Ray Wilson SDS back office / management Deceased. No restriction order applications made so real name to be published in due course.[14] No cover name.[7]
HN321 Wililam Paul "Bill" Lewis SDS undercover Deployed against the International Marxist Group and the Vietnam Solidarity Campaign, for one year Sept 1968-Sept 1969. Real name will be restricted.
HN322 cover name lost SDS undercover Deployed in 1968 for two months. Real name restricted.
HN323 Helen Crampton SDS undercover Deceased and no records of cover name found. No restriction order application made[14][15] so real name to be used in due course.[1][15] so real name will be published.[7]
HN325 Conrad Dixon SDS back office / management Real name to be published in due course.[1] No application made[15] so real name will be published. No cover name.[7]
HN326 Douglas Edwards SDS undercover 1968-1971 was deployed into anarchist groups, Independent Labour Party, Tri-Continental and Dambusters Mobilising Committee. Real name restricted.
HN327 Dave Fisher SDS undercover Deceased. No record of cover name and no application made in respect of the real name. Real name to be used in due course.[1] [15]
HN328 Joan Hillier SDS back office / management No restriction order application made and real name to be published in due course.[1] No cover name.[7]
HN329 John Graham SDS undercover Deployed against Vietnam Solidarity Campaign and Revolutionary Socialist Students Federation in 1968-1969. Real name will be restricted.[2]
HN330 Don de Freitas SDS undercover Deployed against the Havering branch of the Vietnam Solidarity Campaign for several weeks in 1968. Real name will be restricted.[2]
HN331 cover name lost SDS undercover Deployed against one group (now defunct) in 1968 & 1969. Cover name is unknown. Killed in road traffic accident in the 1970s leaving a widow and son. Application made over real name.

Mitting in his 'Minded To' Nov 2017, indicated he would restrict the real name, on the grounds it would cause distress to HN331's widow):[16]

HN331’s death caused his widow to suffer an acute mental illness, for which she received in-patient treatment. She did not remarry. She is now in her 70s and suffers from the early stages of dementia. According to her son, she has been deeply affected by the possibility that HN331’s identity might be revealed in the course of the Inquiry. No useful purpose would be served by publication of HN331’s real name. Given the nature of his deployment and the elapse of time since it occurred, it is inconceivable that it would prompt evidence from others about his deployment. His widow and surviving family are entitled to be left in peace.

May 2018: Mitting ruled the real name would be restricted and declined to disclose at this stage the groups that were infiltrated by HN331.[17]

HN332 restricted SDS manager Held SDS managerial role in the 1970s. Real name will be restricted on health grounds.
HN333 restricted SDS undercover Deployed for nine months in 1968-1969, into a left wing group that no longer exists. Real and cover names restricted due to small risk arising out of those who might have interest in his later activities.
HN334 Margaret White SDS undercover & back office Deployed into Vietnam Solidarity Campaign in 1968 for several months, as girlfriend of Don de Freitas (HN330). Served in SDS back office 1968-1972. Real name restricted.
HN335 Michael Tyrell, cover name lost SDS undercover No record of cover name and no application made to restrict real name.[1][15] which will be used in due course.[1] Deceased.
HN336 Dick Epps SDS undercover Deployed 1969 to 1972 into International Marxist Group, Vietnam Solidarity Campaign and British Communist Party. Later served in Special Branch Industrial Intelligence Section. Appeared in True Spies under the pseudonym 'Dan'. Real name restricted.
HN337 restricted SDS undercover and manager Deployed against four groups in 1970s. Real and cover names restricted.
HN338 cover name lost SDS undercover Deployed for a period in 1970 or 1971. Deceased. [16]

27 September 2017: Application over real name made by Metropolitan Police. Nov 2017: Mitting minded to restrict publication of real name to avoid distress to HN338's widow, who had recently lost an immediate family member, with Mitting saying 'I accept the [MPS] submission that nothing should be done which risks causing her further distress'.[16] May 2018: ruling made to restrict real name with Mitting stated he was declined to disclose at this stage the groups that were infiltrated by HN338.[17]

HN339 Stewart Goodman SDS undercover Deployed 1970-1971 into the Anti-Apartheid Movement & International Socialists. Real name restricted.
HN340 Alan Nixon SDS undercover Deployed 1969 - 1972 into the International Marxist Group and Irish Solidarity Campaign. Real name restricted.
HN341 restricted SDS undercover Deployed in the 1970s against two groups. Real and cover names restricted.
HN342 / 299 David Hughes SDS Deployed 1971 - 1976 into International Marxist Group, Anti-Internment League and the Troops Out Movement.[18]

13 Sept 2018, Mitting indicated he was minded to restrict the real name on health grounds, the consideration of his application being delayed due to an operation for a serious condition. The Chair wrote:[19]

HN 299 / 342 is a septuagenarian and lives alone in a small community. He was deployed against three groups of his own selection between 1971 and 1975. There is nothing to indicate that his deployment was anything other than unremarkable. His cover name will be published, as will the names of the groups. In the unlikely event that any member of any of the groups can remember him, publication of his cover name, not of his real name, is what is required to prompt information or evidence from them. Publication of his real name would risk unwelcome media attention and the attention of those who may be ill disposed towards him within his small community. It would not assist fulfilment of the terms of reference of the Inquiry.

Inquiry history: Extension sought to deal with in a future tranche.[14] 11 May 2018, directed that any application for anonymity order to be filed as soon as reasonably practical after that date after the end of May.[20] July 2018: application delayed.[7] Following publication of the cover name, an open application in relation to the real name will be released.[2]

21 February 2019: Inquiry directs that submissions regarding the resetriction order over the real name are to be made by 21 March 2019.[21] MPS open application to restrict real name

17 Apr 2019: ruling that real name would be restricted.[22] The Restriction order was made public on 23 October 2020.[23][24]

HN343 John Clinton SDS undercover Deployed into the International Socialists 1971-1974.[25] Real name restricted.
HN344 Ian Cameron SDS undercover Deployed in 1971-1972 into the Anti-Internment League and the Northern Minorities Defence League.[26] Mitting has questioned the accuracy of his account; arrested though not prosecuted for unauthorised possession of official documents.
HN345 Peter Fredericks SDS undercover Deployed for six months in 1971, reporting back on the Black Power movement, Operation Omega, Young Haganah. Real name restricted.
HN346 Jill Mosdell SDS Deceased. No cover name known and no restriction order application has been made; real name to be published.[14] It is unclear if she was an undercover or simply management.
HN347 Alex Sloan SDS undercover Deployed into the Irish National Liberation Solidarity Front 1971. Real name restricted.
HN348 Sandra SDS undercover Deployed 1972-1973 into the Womens Liberation Front. Cover name not fully recalled but thought to be 'Sandra'. Real name restricted.
HN349 restricted SDS undercover & back office Deployed for about a year in early 1970s against anarchist groups in what appears to be an unsuccessful deployment. Real and cover names restricted.
HN350 to come SDS back office No application made so real name will be published. No cover name.[7]
HN351 Jeff Slater SDS undercover 1974 - 1975 infiltrated the International Socialists; withdrawn due to health problems. Real name restricted.
HN353 Gary Roberts SDS undercover 1974 - 1978 infiltrated the International Socialists / Socialist Workers Party and International Marxist Group. Real name restricted.
HN354 Vincent Harvey a.k.a. Vince Miller SDS undercover 1976 - 1979 infiltrated the Socialist Workers Party. Had sexual relationships
HN355 restricted SDS undercover Deployed into a number of Maoist groups in late 1970s/early 1980s. Real and cover names restricted.
HN356/124 Bill Biggs SDS undercover Deployed against Socialist Workers Party 1977-1982. Real name restricted.
HN358 to come SDS back office / management Apr 2018: no application made[8] so real name will be published. No cover name.[7]
N367 unknown other SO15 / CTC from 2006, Det. Sgt; point of contact for ex-SDS officers. Was contacted by N81 in this capacity but was accused of having 'an agenda to belittle SDS' (Ellison, 253).[27]

Nov 2017: further information required before Inquiry can proceed with the application.[14]

30 July 2018: 'is EN52. Further information is required before the Inquiry can progress this application. This application will be moved to a future tranche'.[7]

HN371 Phil Saunders SDS management


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 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.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Kate Wilkinson, 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.
  3. ↑ Email to core participants, '20190924-UCPI_to_all_CPs-HN300_cover_name', Undercover Policing Inquiry, 24 September 2019, referencing update of the webpage UCPI.org.uk/cover-names.
  4. ↑ Sir John Mitting, Applications for restriction orders in respect of the real and cover names of officers of the Special Demonstration Squad and Special Duties Squad Ruling 13, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 8 November 2018.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 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, 20 February 2018 (accessed 1 March 2018 via UCPI.org.uk).
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Sir John Mitting, 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 'Minded To' Note 6 and Ruling 5, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 22 March 2018.
  7. ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 Kate Wilkinson, 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 name of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstration Squad - Update as at 30 July 2018, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 30 July 2018.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 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 the Special Demonstrations Squad - 'Minded to' note 8, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 26 April 2018.
  9. ↑ 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, 20 March 2018.
  10. ↑ 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, 20 March 2018.
  11. ↑ Sir John Mitting, 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 May 2018.
  12. ↑ Adrian Baxter, N30 - Risk Assessment (gisted), Metropolitan Police Service, 28 August 2018 (accessed 2 October 2018, via ucpi.org.uk).
  13. ↑ Mick Creedon, Operation Herne: Report 2 - Allegations of Peter Francis, Metropolitan Police Service, March 2014.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 Counsel to the Inquiry's Explanatory note to accompany the 'Minded-To' Note (2) in respect for restrictions over the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstration Squad, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 14 November 2017.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 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 the Special Demonstrations Squad ‘Minded to’ note, Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk), 3 August 2017.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 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).
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 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: Ruling, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 15 May 2018.
  18. ↑ Email to core participants, '20181218-UCPI_to_all_CPs-publishing_HN342', Undercover Policing Inquiry, 18 December 2018, referencing update of the webpage UCPI.org.uk/cover-names.
  19. ↑ Sir John Mitting, 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 'Minded To' Note 13, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 13 September 2018.
  20. ↑ Sir John Mitting, 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 May 2018.
  21. ↑ Sir John Mitting, Directions for SDS HN18 HN66 HN122 HN299 342 and HN344, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 21 February 2019 (accessed 7 April 2019).
  22. ↑ Sir John Mitting, 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 15, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 17 Apr 2019.
  23. ↑ Email to core participants, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 23 October 2020.
  24. ↑ Sir John Mitting, Restriction Order - HN299/342, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 17 April 2019 (published on ucpi.org.uk 23 October 2020).
  25. ↑ Email to core participants, '20180208 UPCI to all CPs - HN343 and HN347 cover names', Undercover Policing Inquiry, 8 February 2018, referencing update of the webpage UCPI.org.uk/cover-names.
  26. ↑ Email to core participants, '20180913-UCPI_to_all_CPs-publishing_HN344', Undercover Policing Inquiry, 13 September 2018, referencing update of the webpage UCPI.org.uk/cover-names.
  27. ↑ Mark Ellison, Possible corruption and the role of undercover policing in the Stephen Lawrence case, Stephen Lawrence Independent Review, Vol. 1, Gov.UK, March 2014.
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