A decades-long undercover policing operation has come under scrutiny as prosecutors review evidence against former officers accused of spying on tens of thousands of activists, predominantly from leftwing groups. The Crown Prosecution Service is now assessing whether criminal charges should be pursued against 12 individuals linked to these controversial operations. The investigation centers on allegations of potential misconduct during covert surveillance activities. Full details of the probe and its findings remain under examination.


More than 100 undercover officers spied on tens of thousands of mainly leftwing activists over decadesProsecutors are examining whether to bring criminal charges against 12 former police officers who were involved in spying on political groups.The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is examining a file of evidence that the officers may have committed wrongdoing while working in controversial undercover operations. Continue reading...