Today, BBC Radio 4’s Women’s Hour featured interviews with Alison and Helen about the case. The programme also features Chief Constable Mick Creedon, who heads Operation Herne (the police review of undercover policing and the Special Demonstration Squad). The programme…
“I was weak and cruel” says ex-undercover police boss
As Appeal proceedings against the secret court begin in the High Court today, it’s timely to revisit this Channel 4 report, which casts a light on the activities of Bob Lambert, and features an interview with Belinda and campaign solicitor…
Suggestions for tweets and slogans
We have been contacted by some supporters asking for suggestions of how to comment respectfully, given that the intrusions are so serious and were so private. We thank people for their thoughtful support and outrage on this issue. Here is…
Why police justifications miss the point
“This is not about a need to do it. It is about a desire to do it. They have the power and they think they can get away with it.” As the police continue their pursuit of secrecy for human…
“I’ve yet to see the Bond film where…”
One of the eight women in this case recently described her reaction to hearing Judge Tugendhat’s “James Bond” reference. Below is an extract from Alison’s written submission to the Home Affairs Select Committee. ‘Alison’ is a pseudonym. I lived with…