Undercover police to have fake identities hidden at inquiry

Sir John Mitting grants anonymity to 50 undercover officers giving evidence

The retired judge leading a public inquiry into the conduct of undercover officers who infiltrated political groups has granted anonymity to two-thirds of the police spies who requested it.

Sir John Mitting is heading the inquiry examining how undercover police officers spied on more than 1,000 political groups since 1968, following revelations of misconduct.

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