The High Court has today granted an application by the Metropolitan Police for a secret hearing over the claims brought against them under the Human Rights Act, arising from undercover officers engaging in intimate long term relationships with women whilst…
Women outraged by Metropolitan Police Commissioner’s comments to Home Affairs Select Committee
For the eight women taking out legal action against the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis, Hogan-Howe’s comments to the Home Affairs Select Committee on 27 November in which he states it is ‘almost inevitable’ that undercover officers will have…
High Court hearing 21.11.12 – 23.11.12
Over the last two and a half days, the High Court has considered the police’s application to hide the women’s claims in the IPT. The judge has now retired to consider the issues raised and has not yet indicated when…
Statement condemning the Metropolitan Police’s attempt to have case heard in secret
“The police cannot be permitted to hide behind the cloak of secrecy, when they have been guilty of one of the most intrusive and complete invasions of privacy that can be imagined.” The approach of the Metropolitan Police to the…
Press Release: Met Police try to have Women’s Case Heard in Secret
19 November 2012 Undercover policing legal case: • Metropolitan Police slammed for secret tribunal bid • High Court hearing to start Wednesday 21 November On Wednesday 21 November 2012 at the High Court, the legal action against the Metropolitan Police…