IKP has been instructed in the Undercover Policing Inquiry, a major public investigation examining the full scope, conduct, and impact of undercover policing across England and Wales.
Two undercover policing units, the Special Demonstration Squad (SDS) and the National Public Order Intelligence Unit (NPOIU), have particular prominence for the Inquiry; however, its work is not restricted to these units.
The Inquiry will examine the contribution undercover policing has made to tackling crime, how it was and is supervised and regulated, and its effect on individuals involved, both police officers and others who came into contact with them.
The Inquiry will also examine whether people may have been wrongly convicted in cases involving undercover police officers and refer any such cases to a separate panel for consideration.
Tranche 3 of the Inquiry relates to the investigation of Special Demonstration Squad officers and managers and those affected by deployments (1993-2007), including the management & oversight by mid and senior officers, other agencies, and government departments.
Tranche 3 is scheduled to begin in October 2025, with hearings to be held at the International Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC), located at 1 Paternoster Lane, St. Paul’s, London. The IDRC also hosted the majority of Tranche 2’s evidence hearings.
We are committed to supporting this Inquiry, ensuring accountability and transparency in matters of national importance and justice.
