The main story on the BBC’s Newsnight programme last night concerned the announcement by Home Secretary Theresa May of a public inquiry into undercover policing. The programme included an interview with Alison, one of the women in this case. The…
Secrecy Hearing – why “Neither Confirm Nor Deny” should not stand
At a court hearing this month, the police are applying to have the women’s case struck out, asserting that their claimed ‘policy’ of ‘Neither Confirm Nor Deny’ (NCND) means that they cannot comment or respond to the women’s claims –…
Today’s news #2 – Herne report
In the second big news of the day, Operation Herne’s second report was published. This is the police investigation headed by Mick Creedon (the report is therefore has been referred to as the Creedon report). This report includes the issue…
Today’s news #1 – public inquiry
Today we heard that there’s to be a public inquiry into undercover policing, following an official report into the targeting of the family of Stephen Lawrence (referred to in the media as the Ellison report). Those involved with this case…
London – Picket outside court – 18th March, 9am (confirmed)
Please share amongst London friends and networks: Picket outside Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand, London, WC2 (Holborn or Temple tube) 9am – 10am, Tuesday 18th March 2014 This picket will be part of a week of solidarity action being…