Sir John Mitting

Sir John Mitting is the independent judge leading the UK's public inquiry into undercover police surveillance, often referred to as the 'spycops' inquiry. This inquiry is examining widespread misconduct by undercover officers who spied on tens of thousands of political activists over more than four decades. Recent news highlights that victims of this surveillance are accusing the Home Office of attempting to curtail the inquiry, fearing it will result in a 'cover-up'. The inquiry has heard admissions from former Metropolitan Police commissioners, such as Paul Condon, who acknowledged the force's failure to properly control a controversial undercover unit responsible for "horrendous" abuses, including deceiving women into sexual relationships. Sir John Mitting's role is crucial in scrutinizing these past abuses and determining accountability, making the inquiry and his leadership highly newsworthy as it progresses.