What happened: Documents from the spycops inquiry reveal that undercover officers infiltrated mainly leftwing protest groups and passed thousands of surveillance reports to MI5. These reports detailed political and personal activities of campaigners.
Why it matters:
- Raises concerns about the extent of surveillance on legitimate political activists.
- Impacts trust between protest groups, police, and intelligence agencies.
MNN Take: The findings show a close relationship between police surveillance units and MI5, highlighting the scale of monitoring carried out on political campaigners over long periods.
Sources: Guardian UK