Difference between revisions of "N officers 2"

From Powerbase
Jump to: navigation, search
 
(55 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
{{UCPI_sidebar|Name=N Officers list|Description=A list of N & HN cyphers used to designate individual officers in the Inquiry and by Operation Herne (Part 1)}}
+
{{UCPI_sidebar|Name=N Officers list|Description=A list of N & HN cyphers used to designate individual officers in the Inquiry and by Operation Herne (Part 2)}}
  
−
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 practice was also taken up by [[Operation Elter]], investigating the [[National Public Order Intelligence Unit]]. 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 (accessed 3 August 2017).</ref>  
+
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>  
  
−
Due to the number of offices and associated details, the list has been split into several pages. This is page 1, covering N officers with cypher number up to 99.
 
 
* 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 100-299, see [[N_officers_2|N officers part 2]].
+
* For N officers with numbers less than 100, see [[N_officers_1|N officers part 1]].
−
* For N officers with numbers >300, see [[N_officers_3|N officers part 3]].
+
* For N officers with numbers 300 to 399, see [[N_officers_3|N officers part 3]].
 +
* For N officers with numbers 400 and higher, see [[N_officers_4|N officers part 4]].
 +
 
 +
* ''Updated 21 July 2018''; further details of restriction order applications, etc. can be found under individual officer pages where linked.
  
−
* ''Updated 27 January 2018''
+
==N series officers part 2 (100-299)==
  
−
==N Officers (1 - 99)==
+
{| class="wikitable"
−
{| class="wikitable" style="vertical-align:top;"
 
 
! Cypher
 
! Cypher
−
! Name
+
! Name (italics for cover name only)
−
! Status
+
! Position
 
! Notes  
 
! Notes  
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN1
+
| [[HN101]]
−
| Likely to be ''[[Matt Rayner (alias)]]''
+
| ''restricted''
−
| Minded-To: real name cannot be published.<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>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| Deployed against animal rights groups 1992-1997; cover name already in public domain and there 'are allegations about his conduct which require to be publicly ventilated to permit the Inquiry to fulfil its terms of reference. Publication of his real name is not necessary to permit this to be achieved. It would carry significant risks to his physical safety and well-being and the well-being of his family.' This would interfere with Article 8 Right and if the risk did materialise the result would be 'substantial'. Even if the risk didn't materialise, the 'interference would still be significant'. Mitting also said full reasons could not be set out openly and a closed note expanding on them would also be provided.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
| Deployed into Socialist Workers Party in 1990s. Contemporary of [[Peter Francis]], and according to [[Bob Lambert]], had 'an involvement in Stephen Lawrence campaign issues' (Ellison, p. 214).<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> Real and cover names will be restricted.<ref name="wilkinson.ucpi.cti.update.13Sept2018">Kate Wilkinson, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180912-update-counsels-explanatory-note-SDS-Minded-to-13.pdf Counsel to the Inquiry's Explanatory Note to accompany the Chairman's 'Minded-To' Note 12 in respect of applications for restrictions over the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstration Squad], ''Undercover Public Inquiry'', 13 September 2018.</ref>
 +
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 +
| [[HN102]]
 +
| ''restricted''
 +
| SDS undercover
 +
| Deployed into anarchist groups in the 1980s. Mitting has restricted real and cover names on health grounds.
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN2
+
| HN103
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''to come''
−
| Full name and cover name to be published as no application for restriction order made.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/><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>
 
−
It had previously been noted that the UCPI needed further details before making a decision and had been awaiting NH2 to appoint a legal representative.<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 Public Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk)'', 3 August 2017 (accessed 5 August 2017).</ref><br>
 
−
| SDS UCO. Application from MPS over restriction on publishing real name only; officer not in position to confirm whether wider restriction is to be sought over the cover name, and open version of material relating to HN2 has yet to be agreed.<ref name="counsel.note.3Aug17"/><br>Mentioned in Herne 1 as a former SDS undercover and later a cover officer, now retired:<ref name="herne.1">Mick Creedon, [http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/Documents/About-Us/Herne/Operation-Herne---Report-1---Covert-Identities.pdf Operation Herne Report 1: Covert Identities], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', July 2013.</ref>
 
−
* 3.4: "According to N2 efforts would be made to research the existence of close family members. Names that were too unusual or too common would be discounted, as too would cases where the deceased had died in unusual or memorable circumstances. In preference, children were chosen that would have died between four (4) and eight (8) years of age and would be of broadly the same age as the UCO."
 
−
* 4.4: "... he found himself in a situation where he had penetrated an organisation and was then asked by the group to help trace a mole among them."
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN3
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
 
|  
 
|  
−
| Jan 2018: more time granted 'to provide the Chairman with information in order for him to make a decision'.<ref name="ucpi.pr.25Jan18"/><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>
+
| 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>
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| N5
 
−
| [[John Dines]] (a.k.a. ''John Barker'')
 
−
| Confirmed.<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/161220-press-notice-JD.pdf No anonymity sought for N5], ''Undercover Policing Public Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk)'', 20 December 2017 (accessed 5 August 2017).</ref>
 
−
| SDS UCO
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN7
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Subject to final restriction order on real and cover name, made on 4 Sept 2017.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/>.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
−
| SDS UCO. Deployed in the late 1980s and early 1990s to three groups. Unconnected with his undercover deployment he sustained a significant head injury while a police officer. This injury and an unrelated condition have caused significant mental and personal problems, subject to a report by Prof. George Fox - who concludes there is a 'significant' ('highly likely to occur') risk of suicide if HN7's real or cover name were published.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.HN7Ruling.3Aug17">John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20170803-ruling-N7-anonymity.pdf In the matter of section 19(3) of the Inquiries Act 2005 Application for restriction order in respect of HN7 Ruling (Ruling in respect of HN7)], ''Undercover Policing Public Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk)'', 3 August 2017 (accessed 5 August 2017).</ref>
 
−
 
 
−
A separate ruling without hearing granted HN7 anonymity, based on medical evidence.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/> "[Mitting] has therefore made a final determination based on medical evidence which cannot be properly disputed."<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> Mitting in his ruling on anonymity states the risk to suicide is one he is not prepared to take, and even if that risk were not to materialise, notes "the mental distress which would be occasioned to him would amount to a significant interference in with his right to respect for his private life" under Article 8 human rights and "The need to arrive at that truth in relation to his deployment is unlikely to provide that justification. There is likely to be a good deal of other open evidence of similar and contemporaneous deployments from which conclusions can be drawn".<ref name="ucpi.mitting.HN7Ruling.3Aug17"/> See also [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN7-Open-application-for-restriction-order.pdf Open application for restriction order for HN7] and the [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171004-NPNSCPs-submissions-re-SDS-Minded-to.pdf NPSCP's objection in response to the granting of the order]
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| N9
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| 15 Jan 2018, granted further time to provide the Inquiry with information being sought in relation to their restriction order application.<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><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>
 
−
| An SDS officer mentioned by [[N81]] in his interview: "N9 later told me that it was quite usual for SDS management to arrange meetings between operatives and outside persons at the management’s homes. This was because such persons would not be able to attend SDS safe houses." (Ellison, p. 232).<ref name="ellison">Mark Ellison, [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/287031/stephen_lawrence_review_volume_1.pdf The Stephen Lawrence Independent Review - Volume 1: Possible corruption and the role of undercover policing in the Stephen Lawrence case], ''Gov.UK'', March 2014.</ref>
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| N10
 
−
| [[Bob Lambert]]
 
−
| Confirmed.<ref name="N10-N14.notice.16Dec16">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/161020-press-notice-JB-and-BL-minded-to.pdf The Chairman’s ‘Minded to’ note on applications for restriction orders in respect of two former undercover police officers], ''Undercover Policing Public Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk)'', 20 October 2016 (accessed 5 August 2017).</ref>
 
−
| SDS UCO & manager. Role in meeting between [[Richard Walton]] and [[N81]] discussed in Herne II<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> and the Ellison Review.<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><br>
 
−
In March 2016 a restriction order application and supporting documents were filed on his behalf seeking some restriction on personal details being released by the Inquiry: [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/N10-Open-Application.pdf Open Application], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/N10-Personal-Statement-gisted.pdf Personal Statement (open version)], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/N10-Draft-Order.pdf Draft Order]. In October 2016, Pitchford issued a '[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/161020-minded-to-note-N10.pdf Minded-To]' indicating he was willing to grant most of the order sought. Objections were to be received by 3 November 2016, but no final order is readily found on the Inquiry website.
 
  
−
Core participant; represented by Slater & Gordon.
+
No restriction order application made.<ref name="mitting.mindedto5.7Mar2018">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180307-SDS-anonymity-Minded-to-5.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 5], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 7 March 2018 (accessed 10 March 2018).</ref> so real name will be published. No cover name used.<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>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN12
+
| HN104
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''[[Carlo Neri (alias)|Carlo Neri]]''
−
| Minded-to (25 Jan 2018): grant restriction over real name; no application to restrict their cover name submitted which will be published once pre-publication checks have been 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><ref name="mitting.mindedto4.25Jan2018"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
 
+
| Deployed March 2000 to Summer 2006 into Socialist Party and No Platform / Antifa.
−
| SDS UCO 1982-85, when deployed into two left wing groups successively. During this time he was arrested, prosecuted and fined for a minor offence under his cover name. Had a 'fleeting sexual encounter with a female activist'. According to Mitting, his deployment was unremarkable and gave rise to no known allegation of misconduct.<ref name="mitting.mindedto4.25Jan2018"/>
 
  
−
Currently in 60s and married. According to a January 2018 Minded To from Mitting, HN12 and his wife have serious health conditions; concerned that an intermittent condition he suffers from may be triggered or exacerbated if his real name is published, and is also concerned that such publication may have an impact on his wife. Mitting states that publication of real name is not necessary, and 'publication of his cover name, which will occur, will suffice to prompt evidence from those with whom he interacted, if they have any to give'. While publication of his real name would interfere with his Article 8(2) rights to private and family life.<ref name="mitting.mindedto4.25Jan2018"/>
+
Real name known to the activists he spied upon, and who exposed him.<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> During the public hearing of 21 November, it was recognised that Carlo's real name was going to be published, the matter effectively reduced to who did it.<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> which was acknowledged in a ruling of Dec 2017.<ref name="ucpi.HN104.20Dec2017">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171220-HN-104-Ruling.pdf On the application of HN104 for a restriction order in respect of his real name], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry", 20 December 2017.</ref> Discussions on how to publish the name, while respecting rights of the family are on-going (17 July 2018).<ref>Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180717-SDS_anonymity_direction_HN104.pdf Application for a restriction order in respect of HN104 - Direction], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 17 July 2018.</ref> 7 Aug 2018 ruling made restricting real name.<ref name="wilkinson.ucpi.cti.update.13Sept2018"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN13
+
| HN106
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''[[Barry_Tomkins_(alias)|Barry Tomkins]]''
−
| 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. Deceased. Infiltrated the Communist Party of England (Marxist-Leninist) from 1974 to 1978. Twice prosecuted for public order offences in his cover name and convicted once. No known allegation of misconduct.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
+
| 1979-1983 deployed into the Spartacist League of Britain. Ruled real name will be restricted.
−
 
 
−
Survived by widow, now in early 70s. She claims her husband was assured of lifelong confidentiality and would not have become an undercover officer otherwise. She wishes that her husband's memory, she and her family should be left in peace, and that a restriction order granted in both real and cover name. Mitting however notes there is a 'sterile corridor' preventing HN13's real name being discovered from his cover name and even if it was breached the risk to the widow etc. is negligible. Thus is no good reason preventing publishing of the cover name which may may permit those he targeted to come forward. As some risk of interference in private life of widow if real name published, that shall be restricted.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| N14
+
| HN108
−
| [[Jim Boyling]]
+
| ''to come''
−
| Confirmed.<ref name="N10-N14.notice.16Dec16"/>
+
| SDS back office / manager
−
| SDS UCO. In March 2016 a restriction order application and supporting documents were filed on his behalf seeking some restriction on personal details being released by the Inquiry: [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/N14-Open-Application.pdf Open Application], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/N14-Draft-Order.pdf Draft Order]. In October 2017, Pitchford issued a '[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/161020-minded-to-note-N14.pdf Minded-To] note indicating he would grant the order. Objections were to be received by 3 November 2016, but no final order is readily found on the Inquiry website. Mentioned in passing in Herne 1 (para. 2.1).<ref name="herne.1"/>
+
| No application made.<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 (accessed 5 August 2017).</ref> - real name to be published in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/>  
−
 
 
−
Core participant; represented by Slater & Gordon.
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN15
+
| [[HN109]]
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''restricted''
−
| Mitting minded to refuse restriction orders over real & cover names. Closed hearing to be held to consider this.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/> Previously, it was noted that the UCPI needed more details before making a decision.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/><ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> On 20 December 2017, Mitting noted, that following closed hearings: 'The application for a restriction order in respect of HN15's real and cover names is refused. Reasons will be published in due course.'<ref name="mitting.directions.20Dec2017">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171220-Direction-for-HN15-HN58-HN104.pdf Directions following closed hearings for HN15, HN58 and HN104], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 20 December 2017 (accessed 3 February 2018 via UCPI.org.uk).</ref>
+
| SDS undercover & manager
−
| SDS UCO. Mentioned by Lambert as an SDS UCO who 'would have involvement in Stephen Lawrence campaign issues' (Ellison page 214).<ref name="ellison.1"/><br>
+
| Deployed undercover in 1970s; later a Det. Insp. in SDS in 1995 (1980s/1990s). Real and cover names restricted.
−
No application from MPS, but in March 2016 NH15's lawyer submitted an application to restrict real and cover names. The lawyers have since notified the Inquiry that a supplement to the application may be made on receipt of a final risk assessment from the MPS. The Inquiry has also received additional evidence, but is awaiting the further application before publishing anything.<ref name="counsel.note.3Aug17"/> March 2016 application documents: [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/N15-Personal-Statement-gisted.pdf personal statement (gisted)], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/N15-Open-Application.pdf open application], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/N15-Draft-Order.pdf draft order] and [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/N15-N16-N26-N58-N81-N123-Gisted-Risk-Asessments-1.pdf risk assessment (gisted)].
 
−
 
 
−
In November 2017, Mitting noted:<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 
−
:: I am minded to refuse to make a restriction order in respect of either real or cover name. A closed hearing is required to permit HN15 to make submissions in support of either or both applications. If I were to state the reasons for the decisions which I am minded to make openly and/or if HN15 were to make submissions openly it would so undermine the applications as to deprive them of purpose.
 
−
 
 
−
The closed hearing in relation for this was held by the 20 December 2017; an Inquiry press release stated that Mitting had decided to refuse the application to restrict the release of both cover and real names of the officer and a ruling to this effect would be released in the New Year.<ref name="ucpi.pr.20Dec2017">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171220-HN-15-HN58-HN104-press-note-final-a.pdf Press Notice: Decisions relating to anonymity applications: Special Demonstration Squad - HN15, HN58 and HN104 "Carlo Neri"], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry", 20 December 2017.</ref>
 
−
 
 
−
Represented by Slater & Gordon.
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| [[HN16]]
+
| [[HN110]]
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''to come''
−
| Ruling: cover name to be released; real name to be restricted.<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>
+
| SDS Detective Constable.
−
| SDS UCO
+
| Served in back office in last period of unit. No application to restrict name made so shall be released in due course.
−
 
 
−
N16 is a core participant and represented by Slater & Gordon.
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| N17
+
| [[HN112]]
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''restricted''
−
| Minded-to: neither real or cover name can be published.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>Provisional decision (5 Mar 2018): restrict real & cover name<ref name="ucpi.pr.21Mar18">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180305-press-notice-documents-for-hearing-on-21-Mar-2018.pdf Press notice - Publication of documents relatign to Special Demonstration Squad anonymity applications for hearing on 21 March 2018], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 5 March 2018 (accessed 5 March 2018).</ref>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO, targeting right wing groups.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/> Mentioned by Lambert as a contemporary of Peter Francis (early/mid 1990s) who infiltrated far right groups (Ellison, p. 214).<ref name="ellison.1"/>
+
| 2007 in training though never actually deployed. Real and cover names restricted on health grounds.
−
 
 
−
Mitting stated in his Minded-To:<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 
−
:: HN17 is no longer a serving police officer. HN17 was deployed against a number of groups in the last 15 years of the existence of the SDS. If the true identity were to be discovered by members of them HN17 would be at real risk of serious violence by them or their associates. Nothing in the nature of the deployment or of what is known of HN17’s conduct of it could justify running that risk.
 
−
:: For reasons which can only be, and are, explained in the closed note accompanying these reasons, <strong>publication of the cover name would be likely eventually to lead to the discovery of the real name</strong> ''[emphasis added]''. That is not a risk which I am prepared to run. Even if Article 3 of the European Convention is not, on the facts, engaged, Article 8 is; and the interference with HN17’s right to respect for private and family life which would be occasioned by both the risk and occurrence of violence would not be justified under Article 8(2).
 
−
:: Careful thought will, in the future, need to be given to the manner in which the evidence of HN17 will be received by the Inquiry.
 
−
 
 
−
An application for restriction order over real and cover names had been made; supporting evidence supplied to Inquiry,<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/> but has not been published.
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN19
+
| HN113
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''to come''
−
| Minded-to (25 Jan 2018): grant restriction over real name; no application to restrict their cover name submitted which will be published once pre-publication checks have been made.<ref name="ucpi.pr.25Jan18"/>
+
| SDS (back office / manager)
−
| SDS UCO, from 1981 to 1985 he was deployed into two left wing groups which no longer exist 'as such'. Was arrested and cautioned for unlawful bill posting during deployment. No known allegation of misconduct during his deployment, which appears otherwise unremarkable according to Mitting. Was newly married when deployed. In 60s and married.<ref name="mitting.mindedto4.25Jan2018"/>
+
| 20 March 2018, directed that any anonymity applications were to be filed by 28 March 2018 by MPS legal team, or 6 April for the Designated Lawyers team.<ref name="ucpi.dir.20Mar2018">[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: further information sought.<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 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 (accessed 26 April 2018).</ref> May 2018: application withdrawn - name to be published when evidence relating to him is released.<ref name="ucpi.pr.23May2018">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180523-Press_Notice_SDS_Minded_to_note_9.pdf 'Minded to' decisions relating to anonymity applications: Special Demonstration Squad Ruling on HN122], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 23 May 2018.</ref><ref name="mitting.mindedto9.23May2018">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180523-Minded_to_note_9_and_ruling_8.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 'Minded to' note 9 and Ruling 8], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 23 May 2018.</ref><ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
−
 
 
−
Mitting states in his Jan 2018 'Minded To', that publication of real name is not necessary, and publication of his cover name will suffice to prompt any whom he interacted with to come forward to give evidence about his deployment. Has no concerns for his physical safety, but 'is concerned to avoid the intrusion into his and his wife's private and family life which might result from publication of his real name. Thus, in Mitting's view publication of his real name would interfere with his Article 8(2) rights to private and family life.<ref name="mitting.mindedto4.25Jan2018"/>
 
−
<ref name="mitting.mindedto4.25Jan2018"/>
 
−
 
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN20
+
| HN115
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''to come''
−
|
+
| SDS back office
−
| 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>
+
| No application for anonymity made so real be published in due course.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN21
+
| HN118
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''[[Simon Wellings (alias)]]''
−
|
+
| SDS undercover
−
| 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"/>
+
| Deployed 2001-2004 (2007) into Globalise Resistance, Socialist Workers Party and Dissent! Real name restricted.<ref name="wilkinson.ucpi.cti.update.13Sept2018"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN22
+
| HN120
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''to come''
−
|
+
| SDS back office / manager
−
| 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 made.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> so real name to be published in due course.<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/>  
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN23
+
| HN122
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''Neil Richardson''
−
| Ruling (Feb 2018): real and cover name to be restricted.<ref name="mitting.ruling.20Feb18"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO in 1990s.
+
| Revolutionary Communist Party & Class War 1989-1993
 +
 
 +
11 January 2018, directions issued for any anonymity application to be submitted by 30 & 31 January 2018 for MPS and Designated Lawyers Team respectively.<ref name="ucpi.directions.11Jan2018"/> March 2018: Mitting states that for reasons set out in a closed note, it is possible to examine HN122's deployment without risk of serious harm to HN122 or others, and the cover name must be published to give groups targeted a chance to provide evidence.<ref name="mitting.mindedto5.7Mar2018"/> 23 May 2018 ruling - cover name application refused; application over real name granted.<ref name="ucpi.pr.23May2018"/><ref name="mitting.mindedto9.23May2018"/>
  
−
According to Mitting (Nov 2017):<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
It was noted that the refusal to restrict the cover name followed a closed hearing. Once the cover name is released (following pre-publication checks), an open application will be published and a date set for responding on the Chair's 'minded-to' to restrict the real name.<ref name="wilkinson.ucpi.cti.update.13Sept2018"/>
−
:: HN23 was deployed against one group and reported on other groups in the 1990s. The nature of the deployment gave rise to risks to HN23's life and safety which, to an extent which cannot be precisely quantified, remain. They are more fully set out in the closed note which accompanies these reasons. Nothing short of anonymity in respect of real and cover name could obviate the risks. I would not be justified in running them. It is unavoidable that the evidence which HN23 can give will be given in a closed session.
 
  
−
An application for restriction order over real and cover names had been made; supporting evidence supplied to Inquiry,<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/> and published on '''4 January 2018''': [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN23-Restriction-Order.pdf Open application for restriction order] [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN23-Risk-Assessment.pdf Open risk assessment] and a heavily redacted [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN23-Impact-Statement.pdf Open impact statement].
+
12 Feb 2019: cover-name and targets released.<ref name="email.ucpi.12Feb2019">Email to core participants, '20190212-UCPI_to_all_CPs-publishing_HN122', ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 12 February 2018, referencing update of the webpage [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/ UCPI.org.u/cover-names].</ref>
  
−
The Risk Assessment reveals that N23 is not a core participant in the Inquiry, and that he has previously been the subject of a misconduct investigation, which concluded with no case to answer. He says he has not been in sexual relationships. 'There was always an assumption of anonymity, but never a formal guarantee or assurance.' The increased risk of the cover or real name confirmed is assessed to be 'critical ... resulting in a life threatening injury, and more likely death, and the only security measure left would be immediate extraction and re-location.'
+
21 Feb 2019: Inquiry directs that submissions regarding the resetriction order over the real name are to be made by 21 March 2019.<ref>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-HN122_open_application_MPS.pdf MPS restriction order application over real name]; [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190221-HN122_open_application_DL.pdf Designated Laywers application to restrict real and cover names, and also targets]
  
−
In their Impact Statement, N23 says he is not on any form of social media and has actively avoided being on it as a consequence of his role withing the SDS. He is also trying to prevent any photograph being put online leading back to his family and himself. He is worried the press will turn up, and worried what friends and family will think about the fact that he could not talk about the work he was doing:
+
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>
−
::I am worried that they will not understand the reasons for this and will see it as a betrayal which will affect both friendships and relationships with family. Had I believed that there was a risk of my identity becoming known, I would not have taken on the role.
 
  
−
Minded-To (Nov 2017): Neither real or cover names can be released.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/> Mitting ruled to this effect on 20 February 2018. The restriction order applications were 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 15 January 2018 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 on 20 February 2018, Mitting ruled against releasing either cover or real name, stating:<ref name="mitting.ruling.20Feb18"/>
+
17 Sept 2019, Faith Mason, whose deceased son's identity was used in part to create the Neil Richardson legend, was granted core participancy in the Inquiry.<ref>Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190917-ruling-CP_31-RLR_25-costs_24_san.pdf Core participants Ruling 31, Recognised Legal Representatives Ruling 25, Costs of Legal Representation Awards Ruling 24, Applications for a restriction orders by "Bea" and "Jenny"], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 17 September 2019.</ref>
−
: The nature of the deployment gave rise to risks to HN23's life and safety which, to an extent which cannot be precisely quantified, remain... Nothing short of anonymity in respect of real and cover name could obviate the risks to the life and safety of HN23.
 
−
and that:
 
−
: On my understanding of the law, publication of the cover name would not give rise to an infringement of Articles 2 or 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights ('the European Convention'), but only because the risk is not "real and immediate" or "present and continuing". It is contingent; but if the contingency were to occur, HN23's life and safety would be at risk. For the reasons explained in the closed 'Minded to' note the contingency is real.
 
  
−
'''Material relating to HN23 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].
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| N24
+
| [[HN123]]
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''restricted''
−
| Extension sought to be deal with in a future tranche.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS Management. [[N81]] stated to Op. Herne: 'I was informed, at the height of the Macpherson Inquiry, that my reporting was going straight to Sir Paul Condon’s desk each morning via N24, and N127 (SDS Sgt) passed on to me from N24 congratulations from the Commissioner for your excellent reporting...' (Ellison, p. 232).<ref name="ellison.1"/>
+
| Deployed into left wing groups 1993-1998, one of which 'advocated and practiced the use of violence'. Retired from MPS on health grounds & later diagnosed with a mental health condition in part derived from his deployment. Said to have played a part in activities connected to the spying on the Lawrences. Mentioned in both Ellison Review and Herne II. Real and cover names restricted.
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN25
+
| HN124
−
| ''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;"
 
−
| HN26
 
−
| ''[[Christine Green (alias)|Christine Green]]''
 
−
| Ruling: restrict real name, release cover name (Dec 2017).<ref name=ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/> Her cover name was confirmed 20 February 2018 following exposure by ''The Guardian'' and the ''Undercover Research Group''.<ref name="ucpi.covernames">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/ Cover names], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', updated 20 February 2018. See also their tweet of same day: [https://twitter.com/ucpinquiry/status/965919766924988416 Cover name confirmed: "Christine Green" - groups: Animal Liberation Front; London Animal Action, West London Hunt Saboteurs. 1994-1999], ''Twitter.com'', 20 February 2018 (accessed 20 February 2018)</ref>
 
−
| SDS UCO (1994-1999) into animal rights groups. For full details see under her [[Christine Green (alias)|profile]].
 
−
 
−
Core participant; represented by Slater & Gordon.
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| N27
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
 
|
 
|
−
| SDS Undercover. Ellison cites Lambert's interview with Operation Herne as saying: "N27 (also deployed into a different left-wing group) and would have come across Peter Francis, certainly both were at Welling…" (Ellison, p. 214).<ref name="ellison.1"/>
+
| - see under HN356
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN33/98
+
| [[HN125]]
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''restricted''
−
| Extent of restriction sought unclear; MPS to clarify.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| 20 February 2018, directions issued that 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"/>
+
| Deployed into a single left wing group in 1980s. Real and cover names to be restricted on health grounds.
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN35
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
|
 
−
| Jan 2018: more time granted 'to provide the Chairman with information in order for him to make a decision'.<ref name="ucpi.pr.25Jan18"/><ref name="mitting.mindedto4.25Jan2018"/>
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN34
+
| [[HN126]]
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''Paul Gray''
−
| Real name to be published.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS Management / back office staff. No restriction order application made.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
+
| Deployed into the Socialist Workers Party and Anti-Nazi League 1977-1982.<ref name="email.ucpi.25June2019">Email to core participants, '20190625-UCPI_to_all_CPs-HN126_cover_name', ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 25 June 2018, referencing update of the webpage [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/ UCPI.org.u/cover-names].</ref> Real name restricted.
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| N40
+
| [[HN127]]
 
| ''unknown''
 
| ''unknown''
−
| Ruling (Feb 2018): real and cover name to be restricted.<ref name="mitting.ruling.20Feb18"/>
+
| SDS Sergeant / cover officer
−
| SDS UCO. Mentioned in relation to how information from the SDS, particularly on the identities of protestors, was passed on to the rest of the police (Herne II, 13.4, 24.1.3).<ref name="herne.2"/>
+
| Sergeant with the SDS 1997-2001.<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> Cover officer for ''[[Carlo Neri (alias)|Carlo Neri]]'', [[Mark Jenner]] (HN15) and others. Ruling (Feb 2018): restriction application over real name refused<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> so will be published in due course.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
−
 
 
−
In November 2017, Mitting stated:
 
−
:: HN40 was deployed against two groups in the last decade of the existence of the SDS ''[1998-2008]''. If the true identity were to be discovered by members of them HN40 would be at real risk of serious violence by them or their associates. Nothing in the nature of the deployment or in what is known of HN40’s conduct of it could justify running that risk.
 
−
:: For reasons which can only be, and are, explained in the closed note accompanying these reasons, publication of the cover name would be likely eventually to lead to the discovery of the real name. That is not a risk which I am prepared to run. Even if Article 3 of the European Convention is not, on the facts, engaged, Article 8 is; and the interference with HN40’s right to respect for private and family life which would be occasioned by both the risk and occurrence of violence would not be justified under Article 8(2). Careful thought will, in the future, need to be given to the manner in which the evidence of HN40 will be received by the Inquiry.
 
−
 
 
−
'''Documents published 4 January 2018:''' [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN40-Restriction-Order.pdf Open application for restriction order], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180103-HN40-Risk-Assessment.pdf Open risk assessment],  [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN40-Medical-Report.pdf Open medical evidence (gisted)], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN40-Impact-Statement-December-2015.pdf Open impact statement (Dec. 2015)] and [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN40-Impact-Statement-August-2017.pdf Open impact statement (Aug. 2017)], the latter two both heavily redacted.
 
−
 
 
−
The Risk Assessment reveals that HN40 is not a core participant in the Inquiry and that there is no evidence of misconduct.
 
−
:: N40 was given assurances as regards anonymity, and was also given an assurance of a favourable posting after N40s deployment. To N40's mind, these assurances were absolute and made in the presence of a family member.
 
−
::Members of the group(s) and/or their associates were involved in serious violent crime during the deployment.
 
−
::The deployment included one occasion when N40 was prosecuted in cover name.
 
−
::N40 gave examples of where images of N40 while deployed are likely to exist.
 
−
In their Impact Statement, N40 gives a detailed account of what he was promised, how isolated the SDS deployment was from any other police work, and how the MPS let him down afterwards. N40 is diagnosed with PTSD and says his health has deteriorated significantly between the two Impact Statements (Dec 2015 and Aug 2017).
 
−
 
 
−
Minded-To (Nov 2017): Neither real name or cover name to 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 on 20 February 2018, Mitting ruled in favour of restricting both real and cover name, stating:<ref name="mitting.ruling.20Feb18"/>
 
−
:: If the true identity were to be discovered by members of [the group infiltrated] HN40 would be at real risk of serious violence by them or their associates....Ms Sikand, on behalf of Peter Francis, submits that HN40 (like HN23) may have been authorised to participate in acts of violence while deployed which cannot satisfactorily be investigated without publication of the cover name. I disagree. The issue can be addressed in two ways: on the specific facts with HN40 and with the managers of HN40, in closed session; and on the giving or otherwise of such authorisation generally, with the managers, in open session.
 
−
 
 
−
'''Material relating to HN40 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].
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN41
+
| N129
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''to come''
−
| Minded-to (25 Jan 2018): restriction order over both real and cover names.<ref name="ucpi.pr.25Jan18"/>Provisional decision (5 Mar 2018): restrict real & cover name<ref name="ucpi.pr.21Mar18"/>
+
| SDS Sergeant
−
| SDS UCO deployed against two groups in the 1970s and 1980s, of which the principle target group no longer exists. No known allegation of misconduct, and according to Mitting 'given the nature of the deployment and the personal circumstances of HN41, it is very unlikely any plausible allegation of misconduct could be made'. In 60s and married.<ref name="mitting.mindedto4.25Jan2018"/>
+
| SDS supevisor / cover officer.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
−
 
 
−
Mitting also notes that there was a 'real, but unquantifiable risk to the personal safety of HN41 if the real or cover name were to be published', and it would 'be neither necessary or proportionate to run that risk.' HN41 was apparently also promised lifetime anonymity to which Mitting also states: 'HN41 was entitled to rely on that promise when undertaking the deployments referred to. In this case, it is a relevant factor.'<ref name="mitting.mindedto4.25Jan2018"/>
 
  
−
Mitting also added that open evidence from HN41 can be provided under his cypher, and protective measures used if they are required to give open oral evidence. Publication of real or cover name would interfere with the private life / physical integrity of HN41 so not justified under Article 8(2).<ref name="mitting.mindedto4.25Jan2018"/>
+
Extension sought to deal with in a future tranche.<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> No application made made so real name will be published; any cover name will be considered at document redaction stage.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
  
 +
Received Lambert's memo on the N81 / Walton meeting; commented on character and skill of Peter Francis, but said that they did not recognise the allegations regarding seeking information to smear the Lawrence family. His statement to Op. Herne is quoted in Ellison (p.212): "[Mr Francis] was targeted towards the campaign in the same way as today… to perform a dual role of protecting the family from malicious extremist influences and providing information about potential public order issues. The anti-police sentiment on the streets was palpable, and Territorial Policing was very interested in any potential or planned disorder…" N129 believes that he was directly tasked to get involved with the campaign, although not necessarily with the family. His role was not about ‘smearing’ at all.<ref name="ellison.1"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| N43
+
| HN135 / [[Mike Ferguson]]
−
| [[Peter Francis]]
+
| ''restricted''
−
| Confirmed.
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO, active 1993-1997 in Youth against Racism in Europe and Militant / Socialist Party.  
+
| Infiltrated anti-apartheid campaigners including the 'Stop the Seventy' campaign - 1969-1970. Real name given in True Spies series.
  
−
Mentioned in Herne I (3.5, 3.6) though not by real name; his identity can be inferred as he was the only former undercover who provided a video interview to ''the Guardian''.<ref name="herne.1"/> Peter Francis confirmed this was his cypher in a tweet of 23 January 2018.<ref>Peter Francis, [https://twitter.com/realspycop/status/955788147090251776 I really do hope I actually was a #Spycops or all those years of counselling were a total waste of money! Wow just imagine if it turns out I wasn't!! My totally unwanted Police anonymity number was N43], ''Twitter.com'', 23 January 2018 (accessed 23 January 2018).</ref>
+
20 March 2018, directed that any anonymity applications applications were to be filed by 28 March 2018 by MPS legal team, or 6 April for the Designated Lawyers team.<ref name="ucpi.dir.20Mar2018"/> April 2018: closed hearing to take place.<ref name="mitting.mindedto8.26Apr2018"/> July &amp; Sept 2018: 'further investigation necessary befor application to restrict the cover name can be determined. The real name will be published.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/><ref name="wilkinson.ucpi.cti.update.13Sept2018"/>
  
−
On 25 January 2018, the Inquiry revealed that Francis had used three cover identities, 'Peter Johnson', 'Peter Daley' and 'Peter Black'. This was the first public revealing of the alias 'Peter Johnson', a name taken from that of a dead child. The Inquiry noted that it ' has been in touch with Peter Johnson’s close relatives who have made it very clear that they want the media to respect their privacy and not to seek to contact them by any means'.<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20180125-press-release-Francis.pdf Press notice: No restriction sought over cover identities of Peter Francis], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 25 January 2018 (accessed 28 January 2018).</ref>
+
29 October 2019: Mitting rules cover name will be restricted, but not his real name, noting it is already in the public domain.<ref name="mitting.ruling16.29Oct2019"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN44
+
| HN146
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''to come''
−
|
+
| SDS back office / management
−
| 20 February 2018, directions issued that 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 made<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> so 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;"
−
| N45
+
| [[HN155]]
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''Phil Cooper''
−
| Minded-To: cover name can be published, but not real name (Nov 2017).<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO & Management. Currently in 70s they were deployed against groups in the 1970s, from which there is no known allegation of misconduct. Later had an administrative role in SDS in 1982-1983 which involved collation & internal distribution of intelligence reports, but 'not the tasking of undercover officers or target group selection.'<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
| Deployed into Socialist Workers Party 1979/80 to 1983. Ruled that real name will be restricted.
−
 
 
−
Mitting noted (Nov 2017):<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 
−
:: Only immediate family members are aware of HN45’s deployment. They are concerned about the damage to HN45’s reputation which might result from association in the real name with other now notorious undercover officers and from lies which might be told by others about HN45. HN45 undertook the role of an undercover officer in the expectation that identity would not be revealed. In respect of real identity, this expectation should be fulfilled unless it is in the public interest that it should be set aside – for example, if it were necessary to do so to permit an accusation of misconduct to be determined. It is not. Further, reputation is an aspect of HN45’s private life to which respect must be shown. Interference with it is not necessary to fulfil the terms of reference of the Inquiry.
 
−
:: The same considerations do not apply to the cover name. I accept, as claimed, that HN45 understood that the cover name would not be revealed publicly. I also accept, as contended, that it is unlikely that any member of any of the groups encountered by this officer, will be able to give evidence about the deployment because of the elapse of time and the death of the principal target. I cannot, however, exclude the possibility that disclosure of the cover name may prompt such evidence and that it may be necessary to receive it to fulfil the terms of reference of the Inquiry. I am satisfied on the basis of the risk assessment dated 10 July 2017 that the risk that disclosure of the cover name would lead to the identification of HN45 by real name is nil or negligible. In those circumstances, the balance of factors requires that the cover name is published.
 
−
 
 
−
Closed reasons were also provided. On 4 January 2018 [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN45-Restriction-Order-CL.pdf Open application for restriction order] was released, but not Impact statement or Risk Assessment.
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN48
+
| N183
−
| ''unknown''
+
| [[Richard Walton]]
 
|
 
|
−
| 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"/>
+
| Special Branch background. Later head of [[Counter Terrorism Command]]. In 1998, while part of the [[Lawrence Review Team]], Walton was involved in a controversial meeting wtih undercover [[N81|N81 ''Dave Hagan'']], regarding gathering information on the Stephen Lawrence family campaign.
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| N52
+
| N190
 
| ''unknown''
 
| ''unknown''
−
|  
+
| SDS Detective Inspector
−
| SDS sergeant, who in 1998 received the memo from Bob Lambert on the meeting between Richard Walton and N81 (Ellison Review, p. 229).<ref name="ellison.1"/>
+
| commented on retention / destruction of documents within the SDS during a 2004 document rationalisation process (Ellison, 201).<ref name="ellison.1"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| N53
+
| HN200
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''Roger Harris''
−
| Jan 2018: more time granted 'to provide the Chairman with information in order for him to make a decision'.<ref name="ucpi.pr.25Jan18"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS Management. Authored a series of internal memos in 2002 in relation to a joint operation with the National Criminal Intelligence Service known as Op. Wisdom - in relation to the use of the 'Jackal run' process of using a deceased person's identity to obtain passports. "N53 explained that he believed that between 1968 and 2002 there had been one hundred and two (102) SDS officers who had been provided with covert identities. N53’s documentation stated that the majority of these UCO’s would have used a deceased child’s identity." (Herne I, 5.4 & 6.2).<ref name="herne.1"/> Mentioned as an ex-SDS Detective Inspector in relation to material being passed onto other units: Another ex-Detective Inspector, N53, told Herne: "The SDS retained nothing that would betray its identity" (Ellison, p. 201).<ref name="ellison.1"/> Briefly mentioned in relation to computerisation of SDS / Special Branch records circa 1998 (Herne II, 13.1).<ref name="herne.2"/>
+
| Deployed into Socialist Workers Party 1974-1977.  
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
+
 
−
| HN56
+
Minded-To (March 2018): real name cannot be published; cover name to be published.<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 (UCPI.org.uk)'', 22 March 2018 (accessed 28 March 2018).</ref>
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Extent of restriction sought unknown; MPS to clarify.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
−
| 20 February 2018, directions issued that 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"/>
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| [[HN58]]
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Ruling (20 Feb 2018): real and cover names to be restricted.<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>
 
  
−
Initially Mitting minded to restrict both cover and real name (Aug 2017).<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/> This position changed to considering publishing both cover and real name by separating the two; further submissions invited (Oct 2017).<ref name="upci.pr.23Oct2017">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171023-press-release-SDS-anonymity-and-ROA-1974.pdf Supplementary ‘Minded to’ note on anonymity, updated and additional hearing dates, directions to the Metropolitan Police Service], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 23 October 2017 (accessed 23 October 2017 via UCPI.org.uk).</ref> This changed again in November 2017, with the then minded-to suggesting publishing real name but not cover name - with further submissions invited and possibly a short closed hearing to take place.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>. Following the hearing of 21st November, Mitting said a closed hearing would take place before he made a ruling.<ref name=ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/> This hearing took place by 20 December 2017, after which Mitting stated he was 'minded-to' restrict both the real and cover name of HN58.<ref name="ucpi.pr.20Dec2017"/><ref name="mitting.directions.20Dec2017"/>
+
Details released 17 July 2018.<ref name="email.ucpi.14July2018">Email to core participants, '20180717_UCPI_to_all_CPs_publishing_HN25_HN200_direction_HN104', ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 14 July2018, referencing update of the webpage [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/ UCPI.org.u/cover-names].</ref> 13 Sept 2018: open application to be published re application to restrict real name.<ref name="wilkinson.ucpi.cti.update.13Sept2018"/>
−
| SDS UCO &amp; manager - was DCI in charge of unit 1997-2001 (considered a managerial position). Now aged over 60.<ref name="ucpi.HN58.20Dec2017">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171220-HN-58-Minded-To-Note.pdf On the application of HN58 for a restriction order in respect of real and cover name], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry", 20 December 2017.</ref><ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/> Further details of their applications, etc. may be found on the [[HN58]] page.
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN59
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
|  Real name to be given 'when evidence relating to them is published before hearings'.<ref name="ucpi.pr.25Jan18"/>
 
−
| Back office staff. No application to restrict real name was made.<ref name="mitting.mindedto4.25Jan2018"/>
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN60
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
|
 
−
| Jan 2018: more time granted 'to provide the Chairman with information in order for him to make a decision'.<ref name="ucpi.pr.25Jan18"/><ref name="mitting.mindedto4.25Jan2018"/>
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN61
 
−
| ''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 for a restriction order was made.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
 
−
|
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN64
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Minded-To: restrict both cover & real names (Nov 2017)<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>Provisional decision (5 Mar 2018): restrict real & cover name<ref name="ucpi.pr.21Mar18"/>
 
−
| SDS UCO in the 1990s where they were deployed against one group and reported on others.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 
  
−
Mitting noted in Nov 2017:<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
Currently in 70s. Deployment apparently unremarkable. Mitting: no reason to publish real name; and HN200 and wife are concerned about media intrusion.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.HNRuling6.22Mar2018"/>
−
The deployment posed risks to HN64’s life and safety which, to an extent which cannot be precisely quantified, remain. The risks are explained in the closed note which accompanies these reasons. Nothing short of anonymity in respect of both real and cover names could obviate those risks. I would not be justified in running them. It is unavoidable that the evidence of HN64 will be given in closed session.
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN65
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
|
 
−
| 20 February 2018, directions issued that 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"/>
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN66
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| 15 Jan 2018, granted more time to provide the Inquiry with information in relation to their restriction order application.<ref name="ucpi.pr2.15Jan2018"/> Full application delayed so minded to decision cannot yet be reached.<ref name="mindedto3.mitting.15Jan18"/>
 
−
|
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| N67
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
|
 
−
| SDS UCO (1981-1984). Used dead child identity; said at time of deployment there was no training manual but there was a 'best practice' reference folder (Herne I, 7.4 & 7.5).<ref name="herne.1"/>
 
  
−
20 February 2018, directions issued that 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"/>
+
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>
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN68
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Ruling (Dec 2017): real name cannot be published, cover name to be released.<ref name=ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/>
 
−
| SDS UCO & managerial; deceased. Deployed against groups from 1968 to 1974. Managerial position in SDS 1982-84.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/>
 
  
−
Cover name to be published, however, Mitting states: "As in the case of the living officers cited it is unlikely that the publication of his real name would prompt the giving or production of evidence necessary to permit the Inquiry to fulfil its terms of reference. Evidence about the discharge of his managerial duties can be given by reference to his cypher. The identity of HN68 is known to those who can give such evidence. Publication of his real name would be likely to interfere with the right of his widow to respect for her private life under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (‘the European Convention’). It is unlikely that such interference would be justified under Article 8(2). The possibility that disclosure of his cover name might interfere with her right is nil or negligible. Closed reasons accompany this note."<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/>
+
2 October 2018: the [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/16-20180226-MPS-HN200-Open_Application.pdf] applied for by the Metropolitan police to restrict HN200's real name was released,<ref>Department of Legal Services, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/18-20171130-MPS-HN304-Open_Application.pdf Open application for a restriction order (anonymity) re: HN304], ''Metropolitan Police Service'', 26 February 2018 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref> with a deadline for responses of 23 October.<ref>Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181001-direction-for-NSCPs-to-respond-to-open-evidence-and-apps-in-September-batch.pdf Restriction Order Applications by HN4, HN13, HN25, HN30, HN33, HN82, HN96. HN200 and HN304], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 2 October 2018.</ref>
  
−
The MPS have submitted an [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN68-Open-application-from-the-MPS.pdf application to restrict N68's real name], [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN68-Open-personal-statement-from-the-MPS.pdf a witness statement from his widow] and an [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN68-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf open risk assessment (Mark Veljovic)]. The above information on N68 comes from Mitting's 'Minded-To' note, and does not appear in the risk assessment.
+
It was also released that after his time in the SDS, HN200 held 'a senior management role within the MPS'.<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/17-Undated-Inquiry-HN200-Additional_Information.pdf Inquiry's gist of additional information to be read with HN200’s open application], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 2 October 2018 (release date).</ref>
  
−
The restriction order application over HN68's real name was heard at the hearing of 21 November 2017,<ref name="ucpi.hearing.transcript.21Nov17">[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171121-Anonymity-application-hearing-day-2-Draft-Transcript.pdf Transcript of hearing of 21 November 2017], Undercover Policing Inquiry, 21 November 2017.</ref> and the [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171208-restriction-order-HN68.pdf restriction order] issued on 8 December 2017. In granting the order, Mitting followed the reasons set out in his minded-to note of 3 August 2017.<ref name=ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/>
+
8 Nov 2018: real name restricted, with Mitting noting:<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>
 +
:: The senior management role held by HN 200 in the MPS did not involve him, directly or indirectly, in the management or oversight of the SOS. My acknowledgement of the public interest in senior managers being accountable in their real name was confined to those with responsibilities of that kind.
  
−
As he deceased, HN68 is not a core participant.
+
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-HN200.pdf Restriction Order - HN200], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 8 November 2019 (published on ucpi.org.uk 23 October 2020).</ref>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| N69
+
| HN204
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''to come''
−
|  
+
| SDS back office / manager
−
| SDS Chief Inspector (1986-1987). In his statement to Op. Herne stated '…new recruits were instructed on how to go about obtaining false birth certificates. They would obtain details of a deceased person of a similar age from Somerset House and then use those details to go about creating their legend.' (Herne I, 3.1)<ref name="herne.1"/>
+
| No anonymity application made,<ref name="ucpi.pr.3Aug17"/> so real name to be published in due course.<ref name="ucpi.mitting.mindedto.3Aug17"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN71
+
| HN216 / N216
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''to come''
−
| Minded-to (25 Jan 2018): restriction order over both real and cover names.<ref name="ucpi.pr.25Jan18"/>Provisional decision (5 Mar 2018): restrict real & cover name<ref name="ucpi.pr.21Mar18"/>
+
| SDS management. Responsible for day-to-day running of the unit in the 1990s.
−
| SDS UCO deployed against two groups in 1990s and 2000s.  
+
| Minded-to (Nov 2017): application for restriction order in respect of real name to be refused with Mitting writing:<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
 +
:: The evidence which he can give about the management of the Special Demonstration Squad is potentially significant. There is no known allegation of misconduct against him. He has identified no plausible risk to the safety or welfare of himself or his family beyond the possibility of unwelcome media attention if his whereabouts were to be traced. This is a real risk, but it is outweighed by the legitimate interest which the public has in his performance of his duty in a senior and responsible public office. The starting presumption that evidence given by such a person about such duties should be given publicly and in his own name is not displaced. Closed reasons accompany the note.
  
−
Mitting states that if HN71's true identity was to be discovered then HN71 would be at 'real risk of serious violence by them or their associates. Nothing in the nature of the deployment or in what is known of HN71's conduct of it could justify running that risk.' There is some risk release of the cover name could lead to the real name. '[T]he intereference with HN71's right to respect for private and family life which would be occassioned by both the risk and occurance of violence would not be justified'.<ref name="mitting.mindedto4.25Jan2018"/>
+
July 2018: both MPS Commissioners lawyers and Designated Legal Team 'have indicated they do not want to pursue the application', so the Minded To decision of Nov 2017 becomes the final ruling, and real name will be published.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
  
 +
Expressed outrage at Peter Francis allegations (Herne II, 21.1.14) and stated in respect of the targeting of Duwayne Brooks (Herne 24.1.13): 'SDS activity targeting individuals in a public order context may have brought certain officers into contact with, or in the close proximity of Duwayne Brooks, but, if that did happen, this would not have been in response to the murder investigation, or any connection with the family'.<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>
 +
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 +
| HN217
 +
| ''to come''
 +
| SDS back office
 +
| No application made so real name will be published; no cover name.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN72 / N72
+
| HN218 / N218
−
| ''unknown''
+
| [[Barry Moss]] a.k.a ''Barry Morris''
−
| Extension sought to deal with in a future tranche.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
+
| SDS undercover and manager
−
| SDS. Provided evidence that N81's tasking to spy on the Lawrence family came from Commissioner Stevens (Ellison, p. 253; Herne II, 21.1.15 &amp; 21.2).<ref name="herne.2"/> Operation Herne told Ellison that N72 did not serve with SDS until after the Macpherson Inquiry so his account should be treated as hearsay; Stevens also denied this (Ellison, p. 253).<ref name="ellison.1"/>
+
| Deployed 1968 into Vietnam Solidarity Campaign.<ref name="email.ucpi.1May2018"/>
  
−
20 February 2018, directions issued that 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"/>
+
Cover name and real name to be published as no restriction order application made.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/> Cover name released May 2018.<ref name="email.ucpi.1May2018">Email to core participants, '20180501_UCPI_to_all_CPs_publishing_HN3_HN19_HN20_HN60_HN218_HN353', ''Undercover Research Group'', 1 May 2018, referencing update of the webpage <a href="https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/">UCPI.org.uk/cover-names</a>.</ref> Later became manager of the SDS and Comamnder of Special Branch.
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN77
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
|
 
−
| 20 February 2018, directions issued that 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"/>
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| N78
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Extent of restriction sought unclear; extension sought for MPS to supply application.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
−
| SDS UCO. Joined Special Branch in 1986 and SDS in 1991. Deployed as an undercover into left-wing groups Summer 1991 to 1995, including some near the Lawrence campaign; had left the SDS by 1996 (Herne II, 12.2; Ellison, 6.4). Aware of Peter Francis' role; said he heard nothing indicating material to smear the Lawrences was being sought (Herne II, 21.1.14; Ellison, 6.3(p), 6.4). Considerable material from him covered in section 6.4 of the Ellison Review (Vol.1).<ref name="herne.2"/>
 
  
−
20 February 2018, directions issued that 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"/>
+
Herne II, para. 25.1.2 states: The MPS Director of Intelligence in 1999 has been interviewed by Operation Herne and stated, 'I have been asked if I recall 'any Special Branch plans to mislead the Macpherson Inquiry' into the death of Stephen Lawrence. For part of this time, I was head of Special Branch operations and have no recollection of any such plans.’ Peter Francis has alleged that N218 came out to see him in respect of withholding information from the Macpherson Inquiry. In interview, N218 stated that this meeting or request never happened.<ref name="herne.2"/>  
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN79
+
| HN241
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''restricted''
−
|
+
| SDS undercover
−
| 20 February 2018, directions issued that 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>
+
| Deployed into one group in 1970s. Ruling (20 Feb 2018): real and cover names to be restricted.<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> No allegation of misconduct. Arrested but not charged on one occasion.<ref name="hn241.ra">Brian Lockie, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20171221-HN241-Risk-Assessment.pdf HN241 Risk assessment (open version)], ''Metropolitan Police'', 3 October 2017 (accessed via ucpi.org.uk).</ref>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN80
+
| HN221
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''to come''
−
|
+
| SDS back office
−
| 20 February 2018, directions issued that 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 made so real name will be published; no cover name.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| [[N81|HN81 / N81]]
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Ruling: Real name cannot be published, cover name and group targeted will be done in time.<ref name=ucpi.ruling.5Dec17"/>
 
−
| SDS UCO. Referred to extensively in the [[Ellison Review]] in relation to the targeting of the family of Stephen Lawrence.
 
−
 
−
On joining the SDS he received a home visit from two officers who affirmed he would have anonymity for the rest of their career. During his time undercover he would have twice-weekly meetings with his handlers, and following the end of his deployment he returned to Special Branch.<ref>David Reid, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HN81-Open-risk-assessment-from-the-MPS.pdf HN81 - Open Risk Assessment (redacted)], ''Metropolitan Police Service''28 June 2017 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).</ref>
 
−
 
−
Details of N81's restriction order applications can be found at the [[N81_in_the_Undercover_Policing_Inquiry|N81 in the Undercover Policing Inquiry]] page.
 
−
 
−
N81 is a core participant and is represented by Slater & Gordon.
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| N85
+
| HN244
−
| [[Roger Pearce]]
+
| ''to come''
−
| Confirmed.<ref>[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170329-press-notice-Pearce.pdf No anonymity sought for Roger Pearce], Undercover  Policing Public Inquiry (UCPI.org.uk), 29 March 2017 (accessed 3 August 2017).</ref>
+
| SDS back office / manager
−
| SDS UCO & manager. Head of Special Branch and Director of Intelligence for Metropolitan Police Service. See under profile for mentions of him in Herne I and the Ellison Review.
+
| Full extent of restriction order being sought unknown; extension sought for MPS to supply this application (Nov 2017).<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/> No application made so real name will be published; no cover name (July 2018).<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| N86
+
| HN268
 
| ''unknown''
 
| ''unknown''
−
| Extent of restriction sought unclear; extension sought for MPS to supply application.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
+
| SDS back office
−
| SDS Head from 1993 to 1996, as Detective Chief Inspector; responsibilities included SDS recruitment & tasking. Author of a dcocument of 24 Sept 1993 referring to a 'new, violent anti-fascist group forming within Youth Against Racism'. Also authored the 1993/1994 SDS Annual Report which discussed left-wing campaigning around the death of Stephen Lawrence.<br>Left SDS for another post on 11 April 1996. On 21 April 1997 he took temporary control for six months of S Squad (the division which contained the SDS) due to illness of its Suptintendent.<br>Refused to provide a statement to Operation Herne. However, as he is central to the claims of Peter Francis regarding racism in the SDS and the tasking against the Lawrence family, N86 provided a statement for the Ellison Review in which he denied much of what Francis said. (Ellison 6.5 & 6.9(c)-(d); Herne II, 26.1.19)<ref name="ellison.1"/><ref name="herne.1"/>
+
| No application to restrict real name made,<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> so real name to be given 'when evidence relating to them is published before hearings'.<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> No cover name.<ref name="ucpi.explan.note.30July2018"/>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN82
+
| N275
 
| ''unknown''
 
| ''unknown''
−
|
+
| Det. Ch. Insp. in last period of unit
−
| 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"/>
+
| Critical of record retention and note-taking in the SDS (Ellison, pages 198 &amp; 201).<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> Role as DCI, heading the SDS in its last period and role in its closure is discussed in 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>
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN83
+
| [[HN294]]
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''cover name lost''
−
|
+
| SDS undercover and manager
−
| 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"/>
+
| Deployed 1968-1969 into a group that no longer exists, and reported on others. Held a managerial position in the SDS 1969-1974. Deceased. Real name restricted.
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| N88
+
| HN296
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''Geoff Wallace''
−
| Minded-To (Nov 2017): cover name to be published (application to restrict refused), real name to be restricted.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
+
| SDS undercover
−
| SDS UCO. Deployed against community-based support groups in 1980s.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
+
| Deployed into Socialist Workers Party from 1975 to 1978 (details released 4 June 2019);<ref name="email.ucpi.4June2019">Email to core participants, '20190604-UCPI_to_all_CPs-HN296_cover_name', ''Undercover Public Inquiry'', 4 June 2018, referencing update of the webpage [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/ UCPI.org.uk/cover-names].</ref> no known allegation of misconduct against him. Currently in late 60s. <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> Ruling (Mar 2018): real name to be restricted.<ref name ="ucpi.ruling.27Mar2018">John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180327-Final-ruling-following-21-March-hearing.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 5], 27 March 2018 (accessed 29 March 2018)</ref>
 +
 
 +
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"/>
 +
 
 +
He does not live in the UK but is willing to cooperate with the Inquiry.<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>
 +
 
 +
13 Sept 2018: open application to restrict real name will be published once the cover name has been released.<ref name="wilkinson.ucpi.cti.update.13Sept2018"/>
  
−
Application to restrict both cover and real names made with accompanying risk assessement and personal impact statement (all unpublished).<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
+
[https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/HN296_Open_Anonymity_Application.pdf Real name anonymity application] made 24 Nov 2017 - made public 24 July 2019, with [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/20190723-direction-for-NSCPs-to-respond-to-open-evidence-and-apps-in-July-2019-batch.pdf directions for objections] to be made by 29 Aug 2019. A [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/HN296-gist-of-additional-info-in-supporting-evidence.pdf gist of additional information] is that following his SDS deployment 'he worked on squads within Special Branch that would have used intelligence generated by the SDS'
  
−
Mitting noted (Nov 2017): <ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
* 29 October 2019: Mitting rules against making a restriction order over the officers real name, writing:<ref name="mitting.ruling16.29Oct2019">Sir John Mitting, [https://www.ucpi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191029-sds_anonymity-ruling_16_san.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 16'], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 29 October 2019.</ref>
−
:: One of the issues which the Inquiry must explore is whether or not the deployment was justified and what, if anything, of legitimate interest to the police occurred during the deployment. It is unlikely, due in part to the passage of time, that HN88 will be able to give detailed evidence about the deployment. In that event, and in any event, the Inquiry will wish to obtain, if possible, evidence from those against whom HN88 was deployed. This task will be at least impeded if the cover name is not published.
+
: The specific reasons advanced in paragraph 11 of the written note submitted on behalf of the NPNSCP’s dated 14 September 2019 are speculative. I have no reason to believe that there were any “potentially important links between his covert work and his subsequent role” or that there is any evidence of significance which can be given about the latter by him or by others.
−
:: Publication of HN88’s real name is not necessary to permit this to occur. It would give rise to an interference with private and family life, including HN88’s economic activity which would not be justified under Article 8(2) of the European Convention or fair to the officer. HN88 is concerned that if the cover name is published the real name might be identified. I am satisfied that the risk is so small as not to amount to a real risk and have therefore discounted it.
 
  
−
A closed note was also issued setting out further details.<ref name="mitting.mindedto2.14Nov17"/>
+
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-HN296.pdf Restriction Order - HN296], ''Undercover Policing Inquiry'', 29 October 2019 (published on ucpi.org.uk 23 October 2020).</ref>
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| N89
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
|
 
−
| SDS UCO; infiltrated far right in 1990s and 'involved in public order situations where left and right attended'; contemporary of Peter Francis who would confide in N89.<ref name="ellison.1"/>
 
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
−
| HN89
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Minded-to (Nov 2017): real & cover name to be published.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
−
| SDS UCO. Deceased and no application made to restrict details.
 
  
−
''Note from URG:'' Unclear if this is the same person as N89, mentioned in Ellison.
 
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN90
+
| HN297
−
| ''unknown''
+
| Richard Clarke a.k.a. ''[[Rick Gibson (alias)|Rick Gibson]]''
−
|
+
| SDS undercover
−
| 20 February 2018, directions issued that 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>
+
| Infiltrated Troop Out Movement 1974-1976 and tasked to infiltrate Big Flame - discovered and confronted by them in 1976. Multiple sexual relationships. Deceased.
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN95
+
| HN298
−
| ''unknown''
+
| ''[[Michael Scott (alias)]]''
−
|
+
| SDS undercover
−
| 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"/>
+
| Deployed 1971 to 1976 into the Young Liberals, Anti-Apartheid Movement and Workers Revolutionary Party. Convicted in 1972 under his cover name.
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
−
| HN96
+
| HN299/ HN342
−
| ''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"/>
+
| SDS
−
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
+
| See under HN342
−
| HN99
 
−
| ''unknown''
 
−
| Real name to be published<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
−
| SDS Management / back office. No application for restriction made.<ref name="explan.note.cti.14Nov17"/>
 
 
|}
 
|}
 +
 +
 +
* For N officers with numbers <100, see [[N_officers_1|N officers part 1]].
 +
* For N officers with numbers >300, see [[N_officers_3|N officers part 3]].
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
<references />
 
<references />
  
−
[[Category: UndercoverResearch]], [[Category: Undercover Policing Inquiry]]
+
[[Category: UndercoverResearch]] [[Category: Undercover Policing Inquiry]]

Latest revision as of 12:34, 23 September 2021


URG logo 1.png

This article is part of the Undercover Research Portal at Powerbase: investigating corporate and police spying on activists.

Part of a series on the
Undercover
Policing Inquiry
N Officers list
Description: A list of N & HN cyphers used to designate individual officers in the Inquiry and by Operation Herne (Part 2)

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 21 July 2018; further details of restriction order applications, etc. can be found under individual officer pages where linked.

N series officers part 2 (100-299)

Cypher Name (italics for cover name only) Position Notes
HN101 restricted SDS undercover Deployed into Socialist Workers Party in 1990s. Contemporary of Peter Francis, and according to Bob Lambert, had 'an involvement in Stephen Lawrence campaign issues' (Ellison, p. 214).[2] Real and cover names will be restricted.[3]
HN102 restricted SDS undercover Deployed into anarchist groups in the 1980s. Mitting has restricted real and cover names on health grounds.
HN103 to come 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.[4]

No restriction order application made.[5] so real name will be published. No cover name used.[6]

HN104 Carlo Neri SDS undercover Deployed March 2000 to Summer 2006 into Socialist Party and No Platform / Antifa.

Real name known to the activists he spied upon, and who exposed him.[7] During the public hearing of 21 November, it was recognised that Carlo's real name was going to be published, the matter effectively reduced to who did it.[8] which was acknowledged in a ruling of Dec 2017.[9] Discussions on how to publish the name, while respecting rights of the family are on-going (17 July 2018).[10] 7 Aug 2018 ruling made restricting real name.[3]

HN106 Barry Tomkins SDS undercover 1979-1983 deployed into the Spartacist League of Britain. Ruled real name will be restricted.
HN108 to come SDS back office / manager No application made.[11] - real name to be published in due course.[1]
HN109 restricted SDS undercover & manager Deployed undercover in 1970s; later a Det. Insp. in SDS in 1995 (1980s/1990s). Real and cover names restricted.
HN110 to come SDS Detective Constable. Served in back office in last period of unit. No application to restrict name made so shall be released in due course.
HN112 restricted SDS undercover 2007 in training though never actually deployed. Real and cover names restricted on health grounds.
HN113 to come SDS (back office / manager) 20 March 2018, directed that any anonymity applications were to be filed by 28 March 2018 by MPS legal team, or 6 April for the Designated Lawyers team.[12] April 2018: further information sought.[13] May 2018: application withdrawn - name to be published when evidence relating to him is released.[14][15][6]
HN115 to come SDS back office No application for anonymity made so real be published in due course.[6]
HN118 Simon Wellings (alias) SDS undercover Deployed 2001-2004 (2007) into Globalise Resistance, Socialist Workers Party and Dissent! Real name restricted.[3]
HN120 to come SDS back office / manager No application made.[11] so real name to be published in due course.[1]
HN122 Neil Richardson SDS undercover Revolutionary Communist Party & Class War 1989-1993

11 January 2018, directions issued for any anonymity application to be submitted by 30 & 31 January 2018 for MPS and Designated Lawyers Team respectively.[4] March 2018: Mitting states that for reasons set out in a closed note, it is possible to examine HN122's deployment without risk of serious harm to HN122 or others, and the cover name must be published to give groups targeted a chance to provide evidence.[5] 23 May 2018 ruling - cover name application refused; application over real name granted.[14][15]

It was noted that the refusal to restrict the cover name followed a closed hearing. Once the cover name is released (following pre-publication checks), an open application will be published and a date set for responding on the Chair's 'minded-to' to restrict the real name.[3]

12 Feb 2019: cover-name and targets released.[16]

21 Feb 2019: Inquiry directs that submissions regarding the resetriction order over the real name are to be made by 21 March 2019.[17] MPS restriction order application over real name; Designated Laywers application to restrict real and cover names, and also targets

17 Apr 2019: ruling that real name would be restricted.[18]

17 Sept 2019, Faith Mason, whose deceased son's identity was used in part to create the Neil Richardson legend, was granted core participancy in the Inquiry.[19]

HN123 restricted SDS undercover Deployed into left wing groups 1993-1998, one of which 'advocated and practiced the use of violence'. Retired from MPS on health grounds & later diagnosed with a mental health condition in part derived from his deployment. Said to have played a part in activities connected to the spying on the Lawrences. Mentioned in both Ellison Review and Herne II. Real and cover names restricted.
HN124 - see under HN356
HN125 restricted SDS undercover Deployed into a single left wing group in 1980s. Real and cover names to be restricted on health grounds.
HN126 Paul Gray SDS undercover Deployed into the Socialist Workers Party and Anti-Nazi League 1977-1982.[20] Real name restricted.
HN127 unknown SDS Sergeant / cover officer Sergeant with the SDS 1997-2001.[21] Cover officer for Carlo Neri, Mark Jenner (HN15) and others. Ruling (Feb 2018): restriction application over real name refused[22] so will be published in due course.[6]
N129 to come SDS Sergeant SDS supevisor / cover officer.[6]

Extension sought to deal with in a future tranche.[23] No application made made so real name will be published; any cover name will be considered at document redaction stage.[6]

Received Lambert's memo on the N81 / Walton meeting; commented on character and skill of Peter Francis, but said that they did not recognise the allegations regarding seeking information to smear the Lawrence family. His statement to Op. Herne is quoted in Ellison (p.212): "[Mr Francis] was targeted towards the campaign in the same way as today… to perform a dual role of protecting the family from malicious extremist influences and providing information about potential public order issues. The anti-police sentiment on the streets was palpable, and Territorial Policing was very interested in any potential or planned disorder…" N129 believes that he was directly tasked to get involved with the campaign, although not necessarily with the family. His role was not about ‘smearing’ at all.[2]

HN135 / Mike Ferguson restricted SDS undercover Infiltrated anti-apartheid campaigners including the 'Stop the Seventy' campaign - 1969-1970. Real name given in True Spies series.

20 March 2018, directed that any anonymity applications applications were to be filed by 28 March 2018 by MPS legal team, or 6 April for the Designated Lawyers team.[12] April 2018: closed hearing to take place.[13] July & Sept 2018: 'further investigation necessary befor application to restrict the cover name can be determined. The real name will be published.[6][3]

29 October 2019: Mitting rules cover name will be restricted, but not his real name, noting it is already in the public domain.[24]

HN146 to come SDS back office / management No application made[11] so real name to be published in due course.[1] No cover name.[6]
HN155 Phil Cooper SDS undercover Deployed into Socialist Workers Party 1979/80 to 1983. Ruled that real name will be restricted.
N183 Richard Walton Special Branch background. Later head of Counter Terrorism Command. In 1998, while part of the Lawrence Review Team, Walton was involved in a controversial meeting wtih undercover N81 Dave Hagan, regarding gathering information on the Stephen Lawrence family campaign.
N190 unknown SDS Detective Inspector commented on retention / destruction of documents within the SDS during a 2004 document rationalisation process (Ellison, 201).[2]
HN200 Roger Harris SDS undercover Deployed into Socialist Workers Party 1974-1977.

Minded-To (March 2018): real name cannot be published; cover name to be published.[25]

Details released 17 July 2018.[26] 13 Sept 2018: open application to be published re application to restrict real name.[3]

Currently in 70s. Deployment apparently unremarkable. Mitting: no reason to publish real name; and HN200 and wife are concerned about media intrusion.[25]

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.[27]

2 October 2018: the [1] applied for by the Metropolitan police to restrict HN200's real name was released,[28] with a deadline for responses of 23 October.[29]

It was also released that after his time in the SDS, HN200 held 'a senior management role within the MPS'.[30]

8 Nov 2018: real name restricted, with Mitting noting:[31]

The senior management role held by HN 200 in the MPS did not involve him, directly or indirectly, in the management or oversight of the SOS. My acknowledgement of the public interest in senior managers being accountable in their real name was confined to those with responsibilities of that kind.

The Restriction order was made public on 23 October 2020.[32][33]

HN204 to come SDS back office / manager No anonymity application made,[1] so real name to be published in due course.[11]
HN216 / N216 to come SDS management. Responsible for day-to-day running of the unit in the 1990s. Minded-to (Nov 2017): application for restriction order in respect of real name to be refused with Mitting writing:[21]
The evidence which he can give about the management of the Special Demonstration Squad is potentially significant. There is no known allegation of misconduct against him. He has identified no plausible risk to the safety or welfare of himself or his family beyond the possibility of unwelcome media attention if his whereabouts were to be traced. This is a real risk, but it is outweighed by the legitimate interest which the public has in his performance of his duty in a senior and responsible public office. The starting presumption that evidence given by such a person about such duties should be given publicly and in his own name is not displaced. Closed reasons accompany the note.

July 2018: both MPS Commissioners lawyers and Designated Legal Team 'have indicated they do not want to pursue the application', so the Minded To decision of Nov 2017 becomes the final ruling, and real name will be published.[6]

Expressed outrage at Peter Francis allegations (Herne II, 21.1.14) and stated in respect of the targeting of Duwayne Brooks (Herne 24.1.13): 'SDS activity targeting individuals in a public order context may have brought certain officers into contact with, or in the close proximity of Duwayne Brooks, but, if that did happen, this would not have been in response to the murder investigation, or any connection with the family'.[34]

HN217 to come SDS back office No application made so real name will be published; no cover name.[6]
HN218 / N218 Barry Moss a.k.a Barry Morris SDS undercover and manager Deployed 1968 into Vietnam Solidarity Campaign.[35]

Cover name and real name to be published as no restriction order application made.[23] Cover name released May 2018.[35] Later became manager of the SDS and Comamnder of Special Branch.

Herne II, para. 25.1.2 states: The MPS Director of Intelligence in 1999 has been interviewed by Operation Herne and stated, 'I have been asked if I recall 'any Special Branch plans to mislead the Macpherson Inquiry' into the death of Stephen Lawrence. For part of this time, I was head of Special Branch operations and have no recollection of any such plans.’ Peter Francis has alleged that N218 came out to see him in respect of withholding information from the Macpherson Inquiry. In interview, N218 stated that this meeting or request never happened.[34]

HN241 restricted SDS undercover Deployed into one group in 1970s. Ruling (20 Feb 2018): real and cover names to be restricted.[22] No allegation of misconduct. Arrested but not charged on one occasion.[36]
HN221 to come SDS back office No application made so real name will be published; no cover name.[6]
HN244 to come SDS back office / manager Full extent of restriction order being sought unknown; extension sought for MPS to supply this application (Nov 2017).[23] No application made so real name will be published; no cover name (July 2018).[6]
HN268 unknown SDS back office No application to restrict real name made,[37] so real name to be given 'when evidence relating to them is published before hearings'.[38] No cover name.[6]
N275 unknown Det. Ch. Insp. in last period of unit Critical of record retention and note-taking in the SDS (Ellison, pages 198 & 201).[2] Role as DCI, heading the SDS in its last period and role in its closure is discussed in risk assessment of HN30.[39]
HN294 cover name lost SDS undercover and manager Deployed 1968-1969 into a group that no longer exists, and reported on others. Held a managerial position in the SDS 1969-1974. Deceased. Real name restricted.
HN296 Geoff Wallace SDS undercover Deployed into Socialist Workers Party from 1975 to 1978 (details released 4 June 2019);[40] no known allegation of misconduct against him. Currently in late 60s. [41] Ruling (Mar 2018): real name to be restricted.[42]

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.[43]

He does not live in the UK but is willing to cooperate with the Inquiry.[43]

13 Sept 2018: open application to restrict real name will be published once the cover name has been released.[3]

Real name anonymity application made 24 Nov 2017 - made public 24 July 2019, with directions for objections to be made by 29 Aug 2019. A gist of additional information is that following his SDS deployment 'he worked on squads within Special Branch that would have used intelligence generated by the SDS'

  • 29 October 2019: Mitting rules against making a restriction order over the officers real name, writing:[24]
The specific reasons advanced in paragraph 11 of the written note submitted on behalf of the NPNSCP’s dated 14 September 2019 are speculative. I have no reason to believe that there were any “potentially important links between his covert work and his subsequent role” or that there is any evidence of significance which can be given about the latter by him or by others.

The Restriction order was made public on 23 October 2020.[44][45]

HN297 Richard Clarke a.k.a. Rick Gibson SDS undercover Infiltrated Troop Out Movement 1974-1976 and tasked to infiltrate Big Flame - discovered and confronted by them in 1976. Multiple sexual relationships. Deceased.
HN298 Michael Scott (alias) SDS undercover Deployed 1971 to 1976 into the Young Liberals, Anti-Apartheid Movement and Workers Revolutionary Party. Convicted in 1972 under his cover name.
HN299/ HN342 SDS See under HN342


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 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 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
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 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.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 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, 11 January 2018 (accessed 11 January 2018).
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 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 Special Demonstration Squad - 'Minded To' Note 5, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 7 March 2018 (accessed 10 March 2018).
  6. ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 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.
  7. ↑ Sir John Mitting, Supplementary 'Minded-To', Undercover Policing Inquiry, 23 October 2017 (accessed 23 October 2017 via UCPI.org.uk).
  8. ↑ Transcript of hearing of 21 November 2017, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 21 November 2017.
  9. ↑ Sir John Mitting, On the application of HN104 for a restriction order in respect of his real name, Undercover Policing Inquiry", 20 December 2017.
  10. ↑ Sir John Mitting, Application for a restriction order in respect of HN104 - Direction, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 17 July 2018.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 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 (accessed 5 August 2017).
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 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 March 2018.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 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 - 'Minded to' note 8, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 26 April 2018 (accessed 26 April 2018).
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 'Minded to' decisions relating to anonymity applications: Special Demonstration Squad Ruling on HN122, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 23 May 2018.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Applications for restriction orders in respect of the real and cover names of officers of the Special Operations Squad and the Special Demonstrations Squad 'Minded to' note 9 and Ruling 8, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 23 May 2018.
  16. ↑ Email to core participants, '20190212-UCPI_to_all_CPs-publishing_HN122', Undercover Policing Inquiry, 12 February 2018, referencing update of the webpage UCPI.org.u/cover-names.
  17. ↑ Sir John Mitting, Directions for SDS HN18 HN66 HN122 HN299 342 and HN344, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 21 February 2019 (accessed 7 April 2019).
  18. ↑ 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.
  19. ↑ Sir John Mitting, Core participants Ruling 31, Recognised Legal Representatives Ruling 25, Costs of Legal Representation Awards Ruling 24, Applications for a restriction orders by "Bea" and "Jenny", Undercover Policing Inquiry, 17 September 2019.
  20. ↑ Email to core participants, '20190625-UCPI_to_all_CPs-HN126_cover_name', Undercover Policing Inquiry, 25 June 2018, referencing update of the webpage UCPI.org.u/cover-names.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 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 ‘Minded to’ note 2, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 14 November 2017 (accessed 15 November 2017)
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 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 - Ruling, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 20 February 2018 (accessed 4 March 2018).
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 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).
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 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 16', Undercover Policing Inquiry, 29 October 2019.
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 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 (UCPI.org.uk), 22 March 2018 (accessed 28 March 2018).
  26. ↑ Email to core participants, '20180717_UCPI_to_all_CPs_publishing_HN25_HN200_direction_HN104', Undercover Policing Inquiry, 14 July2018, referencing update of the webpage UCPI.org.u/cover-names.
  27. ↑ 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).
  28. ↑ Department of Legal Services, Open application for a restriction order (anonymity) re: HN304, Metropolitan Police Service, 26 February 2018 (accessed via UCPI.org.uk).
  29. ↑ Sir John Mitting, Restriction Order Applications by HN4, HN13, HN25, HN30, HN33, HN82, HN96. HN200 and HN304, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 2 October 2018.
  30. ↑ Inquiry's gist of additional information to be read with HN200’s open application, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 2 October 2018 (release date).
  31. ↑ 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.
  32. ↑ Email to core participants, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 23 October 2020.
  33. ↑ Sir John Mitting, Restriction Order - HN200, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 8 November 2019 (published on ucpi.org.uk 23 October 2020).
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 Mick Creedon, Operation Herne: Report 2 - Allegations of Peter Francis, Metropolitan Police Service, March 2014.
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 Email to core participants, '20180501_UCPI_to_all_CPs_publishing_HN3_HN19_HN20_HN60_HN218_HN353', Undercover Research Group, 1 May 2018, referencing update of the webpage <a href="https://www.ucpi.org.uk/cover-names/">UCPI.org.uk/cover-names</a>.
  36. ↑ Brian Lockie, HN241 Risk assessment (open version), Metropolitan Police, 3 October 2017 (accessed via ucpi.org.uk).
  37. ↑ 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 Special Demonstration Squad - 'Minded To' Note 4, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 25 January 2018 (accessed 25 January 2018).
  38. ↑ Press Notice: Decisions relating to anonymity applications: Special Demonstration Squad, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 25 January 2018 (accessed 25 January 2018).
  39. ↑ Adrian Baxter, N30 - Risk Assessment (gisted), Metropolitan Police Service, 28 August 2018 (accessed 2 October 2018, via ucpi.org.uk).
  40. ↑ Email to core participants, '20190604-UCPI_to_all_CPs-HN296_cover_name', Undercover Public Inquiry, 4 June 2018, referencing update of the webpage UCPI.org.uk/cover-names.
  41. ↑ 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: 'Minded to' note 3, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 15 January 2018 (accessed 15 January 2018).
  42. ↑ 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 5, 27 March 2018 (accessed 29 March 2018)
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 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).
  44. ↑ Email to core participants, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 23 October 2020.
  45. ↑ Sir John Mitting, Restriction Order - HN296, Undercover Policing Inquiry, 29 October 2019 (published on ucpi.org.uk 23 October 2020).
Retrieved from "https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=N_officers_2&oldid=257680"