Proof of what the police have always done - tried to recruit spies. On this occasion a campaigner from Plane Stupid is being offered cash. The two policemen being recorded admit they have thousands of political informants.
Many will be wondering in regard to the police: is it a case of one rotten apple or is the whole barrel rotten? We await a more transparent response from the police than the following:
In a statement last night, Assistant Chief Constable George Hamilton said the force had "a responsibility to gather intelligence" and such operations were conducted according to the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (Ripa). The force would not comment on the identities of the officers. more
Link to audio below:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/audio/2009/apr/24/police-surveillance-intelligence-1
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