On International Women’s Day, it is with a growing sense of impatience that I reflect on the progress of the UCPI, the public inquiry set up to investigate undercover policing in England and Wales. I am a core participant in…
Undercover police abused female activists. But the inquiry is a farce
For those of us who have been caught up in the ‘spycops’ scandal – referred to as “core participants” in the public inquiry into undercover policing – this week’s hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice comprised little more than…
Just another cover-up?
22nd November 2017 I’ve been researching undercover policing ever since the boyfriend I knew as Mark Cassidy left me in spring 2000. Like the other female activists bringing cases of undercover police abuse to light, I have become skilled in…
Jessica calls for Andy Coles to resign his position on Peterborough City Council
In her own words: “I welcome the news that Andy Coles has resigned from his post as Cambridgeshire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner. I would like to know whether he also intends to step down from his position on Peterborough…
Andrea speaks out revealing institutional sexism around undercover policing
In July 2020 ‘Andrea’ waived anonymity. Her real name is Donna McLean. Andrea story in her own words was printed in two articles by Union News this week. She is one of the women targeted for long term intimate relationships by…