Sir John Mitting

The provided articles do not mention Sir John Mitting. Instead, they focus on the ongoing 'spycops' public inquiry in the UK. This inquiry is investigating the conduct of undercover police officers who infiltrated activist groups, often deceiving individuals into long-term relationships and even lying under oath. The articles highlight allegations that undercover officer Carlo Soracchi used public funds for a romantic trip while deceiving a woman, that senior police officers praised Jim Boyling for lying in court about his identity, and that the Metropolitan Police had a 'don't ask, don't tell' policy regarding officers engaging in sexual relationships with activists. The inquiry is newsworthy due to its exposure of unethical and potentially illegal behavior by law enforcement, raising serious questions about police accountability and the violation of civil liberties. The revelations have significant implications for public trust in the police and the right to protest.