Spycops Inquiry Reveals Surveillance Reports Sent to MI5
06/01/2026 — Nottingham · 2 min read
Spycops Inquiry Reveals Surveillance Reports Sent to MI5
Undercover police officers sent numerous surveillance reports to MI5, according to inquiry documents. These reports were compiled on members of protest groups infiltrated by the officers.
Documents from the spycops inquiry have revealed that undercover police officers compiled thousands of surveillance reports on political campaigners. These reports were routinely sent to MI5, the Security Service, as part of their operations. The officers were deployed on long-term assignments to infiltrate mainly leftwing protest groups, gathering extensive information about their activities.
The inquiry has highlighted the scale of information collected by these undercover officers. The reports provided detailed insights into the political and personal activities of the individuals involved in these groups. This information was then shared with MI5, allowing the Security Service to compile comprehensive files on the members of these protest groups.
Programme Details
The spycops inquiry is examining the activities of undercover police officers who infiltrated protest groups. These officers were tasked with gathering information on the groups' activities, which was then shared with MI5. The inquiry aims to shed light on the extent of surveillance conducted and the impact it had on the individuals involved.
The inquiry has revealed that the officers were deployed for long periods, allowing them to gather significant amounts of information. This information was used to compile detailed reports on the activities of the protest groups, which were then sent to MI5. The inquiry is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as it progresses.
Outcomes
The revelation that surveillance reports were sent to MI5 has raised questions about the extent of the Security Service's involvement in monitoring protest groups. The inquiry is expected to continue examining the activities of the undercover officers and the impact of their surveillance on the individuals involved.
As the inquiry progresses, it is likely that more information will come to light about the scale of the surveillance and the role of MI5 in these operations. The findings of the inquiry could have significant implications for the future of surveillance practices in the UK.
Story inspired by reporting from The Guardian.
