How the Met police spent £2.5m hiding spycop from former partner
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Key context: <p>Spycops inquiry has revealed how Helen Steel was secretly monitored in her search for undercover officer who deceived her into relationship</p><p>At 2pm on 14 December 2002, Helen Steel, a well-known leftwing campaigner, and her parents landed at Auckland airport for a family holiday. It had been a tiring journey, so they were irritated when they were delayed leaving the airport for an hour.</p><p>What they did not know until recently is the reason for that delay. Their arrival had triggered a secret warning on Steel that had been put in place by police three weeks earlier. It prompted customs to carry out a discreet search of her luggage.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/26/how-the-met-police-spent-25m-hiding-spycop-from-former-partner">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Spycops inquiry has revealed how Helen Steel was secretly monitored in her search for undercover officer who deceived her into relationshipAt 2pm on 14 December 2002, Helen Steel, a well-known leftwing campaigner, and her parents landed at Auckland airport for a family holiday. It had been a tiring journey, so they were irritated when they were delayed leaving the airport for an hour.What they did not know until recently is the reason for that delay. Their arrival had triggered a secret warning on Steel that had been put in place by police three weeks earlier. It prompted customs to carry out a discreet search of her luggage. Continue reading...
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