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UK Spycops Inquiry: Undercover Officer Exposed by Blunder
First article: 22 mar. 2026, 15:09
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The UK's ongoing inquiry into "spycops," undercover police officers who infiltrated activist groups, has heard how one officer was exposed due to a significant blunder. The inquiry is examining the ethical and legal implications of these operations, including allegations of abuse and misconduct. The case highlights the risks and potential for errors in long-term undercover deployments, and raises questions about oversight and accountability within the police force.Articles about this topic
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Undercover police officer exposed by his own blunder, spycops inquiry hears
Officer said he held himself responsible for accidentally phoning activist while in secret special branch meetingAn undercover police officer has admitted he was exposed as an infiltrator by his own blunder, which has been described by activists as worthy of Inspector Clouseau, the spycops public inquiry has heard.The officer, who used the fake name Simon Wellings, jeopardised his own covert deployment by mistakenly recording himself discussing individual campaigners with other special branch of
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