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HN 356/HN 124

2021-11-08T15:37:13+00:00

Undercover police officer

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Officer details

Cover name(s):

"Bill Biggs"

Cover name status:

  • Unrestricted (published)

    • Real name status:

  • Restricted

    • Police unit:

  • Special Demonstration Squad

    • Active from:

    1978 - 1981

    Groups or areas infiltrated:

  • International Socialists/Socialist Workers Party

    • Tranche:

  • Tranche 1

    • Deceased?

    Yes

    Further details:

    Branches of International Socialists/Socialist Workers Party infiltrated:

    • South East London
    • Brixton

    Further information is available in Appendix 2 of the Counsel to the Inquiry’s Opening Statement for Tranche 1 Phase 2.

    Associated publications

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    PublicationDateTypeRelated toReferenceDocument dateLink
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad15 May 2018RulingHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 2.08 MB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad15 Jan 2018Minded-to noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 740.64 KB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad17 Apr 2018DirectionHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 51.93 KB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad22 Nov 2017DirectionHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 25 KB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad & Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 197423 Oct 2017DirectionHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 30.85 KB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad & Metropolitan Police Service Applications18 May 2017DirectionHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 28.16 KB)
    Anonymity: HN 35609 Oct 2018OrderHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 1.62 MB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad21 Jun 2018Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 7.13 MB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad23 May 2018Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 10.06 MB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad26 Apr 2018Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 5.2 MB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad28 Mar 2018Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 8.82 MB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad22 Mar 2018Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 8.25 MB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad07 Mar 2018Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 3.96 MB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad14 Nov 2017Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 295.92 KB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad21 Feb 2019Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 2.41 MB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad13 Sep 2018Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 3.75 MB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad30 Jul 2018Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 8.09 MB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad25 Jan 2018Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 7.74 MB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad15 Jan 2018Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 3.4 MB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad08 May 2018SubmissionsHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 94.31 KB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad29 Nov 2017ApplicationHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 138.85 KB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad29 Oct 2019Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 80.84 KB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad22 Jan 2020Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 168.02 KB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad25 Mar 2021Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 186.36 KB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad30 Mar 2021Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 579.18 KB)
    Security Service Minute Sheet concerning requests for information on South London SWP groups21 Apr 2021Minute sheetHN 356/HN 124UCPI000002883924 Nov 1981Download (PDF, 1.01 MB)
    Security Service note for liaison file concerning visit to SDS and meeting between Dave Short, Martin Gray and F6 to discuss list of assets and future plans21 Apr 2021NoteHN 356/HN 124UCPI000002751915 Mar 1982Download (PDF, 40.27 MB)
    Special Branch report on a picket organised by the Anti-Nazi League in support of the Blair Peach Memorial06 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001350017 Oct 1979Download (PDF, 1.53 MB)
    Special Branch report on a public meeting of the Lewisham and Deptford branch of the SWP on the subject of The Thin Blue Line06 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001402811 Jun 1980Download (PDF, 1.38 MB)
    Special Branch report on a counter-demonstration organised by the Bexley Campaign Against Racism and Fascism and the Anti-Nazi League06 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001462424 Oct 1980Download (PDF, 2 MB)
    Special Branch report enclosing leaflet outlining future events to be held by the South East London Right to Work Campaign06 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001643417 Feb 1981Download (PDF, 2.97 MB)
    Special Branch report on a de-briefing of 18 officers on duty in Lewisham during a National Front march and left-wing counter-demonstration11 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124MPS-073336923 Aug 1977Download (PDF, 3.35 MB)
    Special Branch report on a National Front march in Lewisham opposed by a counter-demonstration of left-wing groups11 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124MPS-073336713 Aug 1977Download (PDF, 12.83 MB)
    Minute sheet and correspondence enclosing a Special Branch report on a left-wing counter-demonstration to a National Front march11 May 2021Minute sheetHN 356/HN 124MPS-073336511 Aug 1977Download (PDF, 1.27 MB)
    Special Branch report on a meeting of the Greenwich branch of the SWP on the subject of Racism and Fascism12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001405303 Jul 1980Download (PDF, 1.84 MB)
    Special Branch report on the inaugural meeting of the Brixton branch of the SWP12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001544130 Jun 1981Download (PDF, 1.63 MB)
    Special Branch report on a meeting to re-form the Plumstead branch of the SWP12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001361421 Nov 1979Download (PDF, 916.18 KB)
    Special Branch report on a meeting held by the Bexley Campaign Against Racism and Fascism12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001457311 Oct 1980Download (PDF, 1.18 MB)
    1978 Annual report for HN356/HN12412 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124MPS-074390821 Sep 1978Download (PDF, 3.31 MB)
    Special Branch report enclosing a photograph of a gay member of the Brixton branch of the SWP12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001543124 Jun 1981Download (PDF, 754.26 KB)
    Memorandum stating that HN200 and another officer have been withdrawn from the SDS field and will be replaced by HN356 and HN12612 May 2021MemorandumHN 356/HN 124MPS-073069718 Oct 1977Download (PDF, 123.94 KB)
    Special Branch report on a march from Woolwich to Charlton Park organised by various political groups12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001398304 Jun 1980Download (PDF, 1.21 MB)
    Special Branch report on a forthcoming public meeting of the Bromley TUC and the Co-Operative Party on the subject of Public Transport Cuts12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001654526 Mar 1981Download (PDF, 962.3 KB)
    Special Branch report on a public meeting of the SWP on the subject of 'The Trotskyist Tradition'12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001171303 Feb 1978Download (PDF, 734.75 KB)
    Special Branch report containing personal details of a member of the Plumstead branch of the SWP12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001191103 Apr 1978Download (PDF, 961.93 KB)
    Special Branch report on a member of the SWP who is also a member of the Connolly Association and UCATT12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001142230 Aug 1978Download (PDF, 961.98 KB)
    Special Branch report on a picket held by the Anti-Nazi League outside Deptford Police Station12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001648626 Feb 1981Download (PDF, 317.14 KB)
    Special Branch report on a business meeting of the Anti-Nazi League12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001304518 Dec 1978Download (PDF, 833.75 KB)
    Special Branch report on nominees for the South London District Committee12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001682414 Dec 1981Download (PDF, 1.07 MB)
    Special Branch report on a business meeting of the Plumstead branch of the SWP12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001190030 Mar 1978Download (PDF, 831.5 KB)
    Special Branch report listing new appointments made within the Plumstead branch of the SWP12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001199626 Apr 1978Download (PDF, 865.16 KB)
    Special Branch report containing an overview of the six branches of the South East London district of the SWP12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001295526 Oct 1978Download (PDF, 3.92 MB)
    Special Branch report on a public meeting of the SWP titled 'From Riot to Revolution'12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001547921 Jul 1981Download (PDF, 3.75 MB)
    Special Branch report outlining the current perspectives of the South East London District of the SWP12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001391124 Apr 1980Download (PDF, 1.82 MB)
    Special Branch report on a meeting of the Brixton branch of the SWP to discuss the Brixton Defence Campaign12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001662213 Oct 1981Download (PDF, 1.66 MB)
    Special Branch report on the inaugural meeting of the Bexley Branch of the Anti-Nazi League12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001147215 Sep 1978Download (PDF, 1.73 MB)
    Special Branch report on an aggregate meeting of the South-East London District of the SWP12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001322912 Mar 1979Download (PDF, 2.5 MB)
    Special Branch report on a business meeting of the Plumstead branch of the SWP12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001302106 Dec 1978Download (PDF, 1.02 MB)
    Special Branch report stating the number of members in the SWP in South London12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001362527 Nov 1979Download (PDF, 992.59 KB)
    Annual report for HN356/HN12412 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124MPS-074390701 Aug 1979Download (PDF, 3.18 MB)
    Special Branch report stating that the Plumstead and Greenwich branches of the SWP have amalgamated12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001339819 Sep 1979Download (PDF, 895.68 KB)
    Special Branch report on a street paper sale held by the South-East London District of the SWP12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001330630 Aug 1979Download (PDF, 2.18 MB)
    Special Branch report on a forthcoming meeting of the Plumstead branch of the SWP with the Indian Workers Association12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001649303 Mar 1981Download (PDF, 342.18 KB)
    Special Branch report listing participants in a protest against racist attacks in Lewisham12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001133023 Jul 1978Download (PDF, 649.58 KB)
    Special Branch report on a combined paper and leaflet sale held by the South London District of the SWP12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001426110 Sep 1980Download (PDF, 2.27 MB)
    Annual report for HN356/HN12412 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124MPS-074390612 Sep 1980Download (PDF, 3.2 MB)
    Special Branch report on a meeting of the Greenwich branch of the SWP on the subject of Southern Africa12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001368802 Jan 1980Download (PDF, 900.96 KB)
    MPS telephone message stating that SWP 'heavies' are ready to attack National Front marchers.12 May 2021MessageHN 356/HN 124MPS-073336613 Aug 1977Download (PDF, 311.62 KB)
    Special Branch report on a Party Council meeting of the SWP12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001404418 Jun 1980Download (PDF, 17.89 MB)
    Special Branch report enclosing a leaflet calling for a 'Black People's Day of Action'12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001637906 Feb 1981Download (PDF, 786.18 KB)
    Gisted CRS for HN35612 May 2021RecordHN 356/HN 124MPS-0726700Download (PDF, 50.39 KB)
    Special Branch report on a planned picket in support of Irish hunger strikers12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001520205 Dec 1980Download (PDF, 363.71 KB)
    Special Branch report on a business meeting of the Plumstead branch of the SWP12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001181421 Feb 1978Download (PDF, 1.34 MB)
    Special Branch report on an informal meeting of the Plumstead branch of the SWP12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001302915 Dec 1978Download (PDF, 1.07 MB)
    Special Branch report on the inaugural meeting of the Greenwich Campaign Against Racism and Facism12 May 2021ReportHN 356/HN 124UCPI000001191729 Mar 1978Download (PDF, 1.51 MB)
    UCPI Evidence Hearings: Tranche 1 (Phase 2) | Day 15 (AM)12 May 2021TranscriptHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 202.87 KB)
    Index to bundle for hearing on 12 May 2021: Tab G (HN 80, HN 106, HN 356, HN 126)12 May 2021Hearing bundle indexHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 374.91 KB)
    UCPI Evidence Hearings: Tranche 1 (Phase 2) | Day 15 (Full day)12 May 2021TranscriptHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 433.08 KB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad21 Sep 2021Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 664.03 KB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad11 Nov 2021Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 170.86 KB)
    Anonymity: Special Demonstration Squad28 Feb 2023Explanatory noteHN 356/HN 124Download (PDF, 222.65 KB)

    Associated hearings

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