16 May 2022
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS_0735863
Gist of Central Record of Service for PN1748 Riby Wilson
12 May 2021
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000021042
Report on meeting of Kilburn SWP inc summary of recent Rank and File Conference held in Manchester, held at redacted private home on 4 July 1979
8 Mar 2019
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS_0737401
Special Branch C Squad Organogram by position, 1973
8 Mar 2019
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS_0737402
C Squad Organogram by named individual, 1973
2 Feb 2019
UCPI
MPS-0736910
First Witness Statement to UCPI of HN339 Stewart Goodman
18 Nov 2017
UCPI
MPS-0746710
Extract from David Reid’s Risk Assessment of HN155 Phil Cooper concerning his admission to sexual relationships
1 Aug 2004
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0721004
Special Branch: Introduction and Summary of Responsibilities
13 Nov 2003
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0029752
Report on celebrity contacts of Global Resistance member Omar Waraich
17 Mar 2003
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0018070
Intelligence sheet listing members of the Stop the War Coalition Steering Committee
17 Mar 2003
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0018074
Report listing members of the Stop the War Coalition Steering Committee
21 Sep 2001
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0006827
Report on Global Resistance meeting, held at The Telegraph pub, Brixton, 18 Sept 2001
27 Apr 1999
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0737325
File note regarding an obituary for Conrad Dixon
22 Apr 1999
MPS-0737326
Fax of extended obituary for Conrad Dixon
21 Jan 1999
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0001707
Report discussing public order implications following publication of Lawrence Inquiry report
28 Jul 1998
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0001219
Report on planned anti-Nazi demo to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the death of Blair Peach
25 Feb 1998
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0000896
Report on planning for an action against opencast mining
14 Oct 1997
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0742876
Report on a day of action planned by No Opencast to target an unnamed opencast pit on 31 Oct 1997 near Barnsley, inc minute sheet
8 Oct 1996
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0246688
Report on a meeting at Colin Roach Centre about relationship with the Independent Work Class Association, 3 Oct 1996
16 Apr 1996
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0246175
Report on The Land is Ours meeting, held at Battlebridge Centre, 11 April 1996
29 Mar 1996
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0246124
Report on pickets organised by Celia Stubbs in support of Malcolm Kennedy, 1 July 1996
12 Jan 1996
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0245835
Report on friend of Celia Stubbs seeking to rebuild Hackney Community Defence Association
31 Oct 1995
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0245625
Report on a conference of Colin Roach Centre to relaunch it as ‘Resistance’, held at Halkevi Centre, 28 Oct 1995
4 Oct 1995
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0245536
Report that the Colin Roach Centre will be renamed ’Resistance'
25 Jul 1995
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0742216
Report on public meeting of the Colin Roach Centre to launch the Justice for David Ewin Campaign, held at the Emerald Centre, Hammersmith Rd W6 on 24 July 1995
1 Feb 1995
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0527602
Appendix E to SDS Tradecraft Manual - Surname Analyses
1 Feb 1995
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0527598
Appendix A to Tradecraft Manual
1 Feb 1995
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0527597
30 Jan 1995
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000027940
Report on upcoming events in Jan-Feb 1995 involving the Anti-Nazi League, inc leaflets (attached)
19 Jun 1994
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0742234
Report on an Anti-Nazi League conference, held at Camden Centre WC1 on 11 June 1994, inc minute sheet
1 May 1994
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0726956
'Lambert Report': Discussion Paper on SDS Targeting Strategy and Deployment in Relation to the Animal Liberation Front, authored by Bob Lambert
28 Apr 1994
The Times
UCPI0000034083
The Times' obituary of Conrad Dixon
27 Mar 1992
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000019924
Report on an SWP protest against education cuts in Wandsworth, held at Wandsworth Town Hall on 23 March 1992
23 Oct 1991
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000019881
Report listing SWP attendees at a march organised by the Trafalgar Square Defendants Campaign (poll tax riots), from Caledonian Park N7 to Trafalgar Square on 19 Oct 1991
19 Mar 1991
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000022109
Report on demo against the Gulf War organised by the Gulf War Resistors, held at RAF Fairford on 16 March 1991
20 Feb 1991
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000022093
Report on demo against the war in the Arabian Gulf organised by Gulf War Resistors and Action for Peace, held at Parliament Square SW1 on 15 Feb 1991
13 Nov 1990
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000019759
Report submitting a leaflet titled 'Russian Socialists Speak Out!' advertising a meeting supported by the SWP, to be held at Lambeth Town Hall on 15 Nov 1990 (attached)
15 Dec 1988
Hansard
UCPI0000034270
Home Secretary Douglas Hurd in Parliament reiterating Lord Harris' 1975 definition of subversion and reference to its endorsement by ex Home Secretary Merlyn Rees, 15 Dec 1988
15 Dec 1988
Hansard
UCPI0000034269
Definition of subversion given in Parliament by Home Secretary Douglas Hurd, 15 Dec 1988
20 Jul 1986
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0731075
Memo listing info obtained by a civilian investigating Special Branch activities, inc discussion of activities and outing of Rick Gibson
25 Jun 1986
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0731077
Commander's memo listing people who have provided information to a freelance investigative journalist about the SDS
24 Jun 1986
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0731078
Memo from Det Sgt to Chief Supt stating that a freelance researcher is seeking material on Special Branch and the SDS for The Observer
17 Apr 1985
Home Affairs Select Committee (HASC)
UCPI0000035160
Fourth Report from the Home Affairs Select Committee Session 1984-85 on Special Branch
16 Feb 1985
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0730902
SDS Annual Report 1984, inc Home Office letter authorising continuation
30 Jan 1985
Home Office
UCPI0000035086
Home Office internal letter concerning Home Secretary’s appearance at Home Affairs Select Committee, inc correspondence between John Prescott MP and the Home Secretary on the remit of Special Branches esp re trade unions (attached)
29 Jan 1985
The Times
UCPI0000034268
Definition of subversion given by Home Secretary Leon Brittan, quoted in The Times article 'Brittan Defends Special Branch Right to Spy on Strikers', 29 Jan 1985
21 Dec 1984
ACPO
UCPI0000004673
Telex message from Oxford (ACPO) to Harrington (HO) warning not to speak to media about the new Home Office Guidelines for Special Branches
19 Dec 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004621
Home Office letter to clerk of Home Affairs Select Committee enclosing the new Guidelines for Special Branches (not attached)
19 Dec 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004584
Letter from Home Office to Chief Officer enclosing guidelines on the work of a Special Branch, drawn up by the Home Office in consultation with ACPO and the Security Service
19 Dec 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004538
Home Office Guidelines on the Work of a Special Branch
18 Dec 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004539
Home Office internal letter enclosing a draft of letter to clerk of the Home Affairs Select Committee to enclose Guidelines for Special Branches
14 Dec 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004672
Minutes of Home Office, police and MI5 meeting planning for evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee inquiry into Special Branches
12 Dec 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004627
Internal Home Office letter expressing Home Secretary's approval of distribution of the new Guidelines for Special Branches
11 Dec 1984
HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary
UCPI0000035088
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary letter to Sir Brian Cubbon (HO) on the accountability of Special Branches to MI5
10 Dec 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000035089
Internal Home Office letter from Sir Brian Cubbon to Harrington raising a question about the accountability of Special Branch to MI5
10 Dec 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004412
Home Office letter on timing of publication of Guidelines for Special Branches in relation to Home Affairs Select Committee inquiry
6 Dec 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004413
Letter to Harrington (HO) on Home Secretary’s thoughts about Guidelines for Special Branches
3 Dec 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004542
Home Office letter to Buck (ACPO) noting ammendments made to draft Guidelines for Special Branches
3 Dec 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004541
Internal Home Office letter circulating new Guidelines for Special Branches
3 Dec 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004540
Home Office letter to the Public Relations Branch enclosing drafts of the Guidelines for Special Branches and Surveillance and what to say to the press (not attached)
23 Nov 1984
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000024507
Report on personal accommodation and employment details of an anti-racism activist
8 Nov 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000035129
Internal Home Office letter concerning the Home Affairs Select Committee enquiry into Special Branches
5 Nov 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004678
Home Office letter to Ken Oxford (ACPO) on revised Guidelines for Special Branches and Home Affairs Select Committee inquiry
30 Oct 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004415
Updated draft copy of Home Office Guidelines on the Work of a Special Branch and covering letter to Chief Constables
26 Sep 1984
ACPO
UCPI0000004637
Letter from Imbert (ACPO) to the Home Office suggesting further changes to the Guidelines for Special Branches
24 Sep 1984
ACPO
UCPI0000004638
Letter from Buck (ACPO) to Harrington (HO) enclosing ACPO's suggested changes to the draft Guidelines for Special Branches (attached)
14 Aug 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004641
Letter from the Home Office to SHHD explaining changes to Guidelines for Special Branches and enclosing revised version of the covering letter to chief constables (not attached)
13 Aug 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004640
Home Office letter to Peter Imbert (ACPO) enclosing revised version of the Guidelines for Special Branches
13 Aug 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004639
Home Office letter to Ken Oxford (ACPO) enclosing revised version of the Guidelines for Special Branches
13 Aug 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000035294
Finalised draft of Home Office cover letter to Chief Constables about the new guidelines for Special Branches
13 Aug 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000035284
Revised draft of Special Branch guidelines issued by Home Office for ACPO comment
6 Aug 1984
Scottish Home and Health Department (SHHD)
UCPI0000004644
Scottish Home and Health Department letter to Home Office commenting on the new Guidelines for Special Branches
20 Jul 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004645
Note of a Home Office, police and MI5 meeting to discuss and amend Guidelines for Special Branches and Surveillance
16 Jul 1984
Home Office
MPS-0734164
Home Office letter to Commander Phelan approving of the SDS
10 Jul 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004648
Home Office letter to Ken Oxford (ACPO) attaching revised draft of Guidelines for Special Branches
15 Jun 1984
MI5
UCPI0000004651
MI5 letter to Home Office suggesting revised text for Guidelines for Special Branches
11 Jun 1984
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000020635
Report on meeting organised by Newham Monitoring Project and Hackney Campaign Against the Police Bill to discuss racist attacks in East and South East London, held At Oxford House, Derbyshire St E2 on 7 June 1984, inc agenda (attached)
29 May 1984
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0730903
SDS Annual Report 1983, inc Home Office letter authorising continuation
15 May 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000035090
Internal Home Office letter enclosing note on timing of completion of new Guidelines for Special Branches, and how to avoid publication (attached)
24 Apr 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004653
Internal Home Office letter on circulating new draft Guidelines for Special Branches for comment
29 Mar 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004654
Internal Home Office letter enclosing revised drafts of the Guidelines for Special Branches (not attached)
29 Mar 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000035293
Draft of new Terms of Reference for Special Branches, and cover letter to Chief Constables
27 Jan 1984
MI5
MPS-0735901
Letter from MI5 expressing gratitude for report on 1983 National Delegate Conference of the SWP
26 Jan 1984
Home Office
UCPI0000004434
Home Office letter on the timetable for the review of Guidelines for Special Branches
24 Jan 1984
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000020522
Report on change of SWP Central Office computer and security of membership list
16 Jan 1984
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0730009
Minute sheet praising the "swan song" SWP report by HN155 Phil Cooper
10 Jan 1984
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000020541
Report on SWP attending upcoming anti-Police Bill demo beginning at Brockwell Park on 21 Jan 84
10 Jan 1984
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000020535
Report submitting SWP restricted weekly internal news sheet of 16 Dec 1983 discussing 1984 registration and subs (attached)
31 Dec 1983
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS_0747795
Special Branch Annual Report 1983
30 Dec 1983
MI5
UCPI0000029060
MI5 note for liaison file reporting meeting between DCI Short, HN85 and F6 to discuss HN85's area of deployment, held at redacted venue on 20 Dec 1983
23 Dec 1983
Home Office
UCPI0000004455
Home Office letter circulating correspondence and meeting minutes related to the Working Party of the Police Panel of the Association of Metropolitan Authorities examining the role of Special Branches (attached)
23 Dec 1983
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000028712
Transcript of phone call between two SWP members discussing HN155 Phil Cooper's odd story that blew his cover (wholly redacted)
16 Dec 1983
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0735900
Report on the 1983 National Delegate Conference of the SWP, held at Sir William Collins School NW1 22-24 Oct 1983
15 Dec 1983
MI5
UCPI0000028728
MI5 note for liaison file after meeting with Dave Short to discuss SDS coverage and intelligence esp with 121 Bookshop, SWP, Revolutionary Communist Party and the women's peace movement, held at the SDS office on 6 Dec 1983
29 Nov 1983
MI5
UCPI0000029233
MI5 Minute Sheet requesting info on marriages of convenience between members of the Revolutionary Communist Party
29 Nov 1983
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000020466
Report on personal employment details of a member SWP central Committee who is standing down and has joined Lambeth and Croydon SWP branch
29 Nov 1983
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000020461
Report submitting SWP restricted weekly internal information sheet of 25 Nov 1983 discussing upcoming mass picket in Warrington (attached)
9 Nov 1983
Home Office
UCPI0000004659
Notes of meeting of Home Office, police and MI5 to discuss new Guidelines for Special Branches
1 Nov 1983
Home Office
UCPI0000004660
Home Office letter to Chief Constable of West Midlands Police submitting draft Guidelines for Special Branches
26 Oct 1983
MI5
UCPI0000029232
MI5 Minute Sheet requesting info about SWP national office (wholly redacted)
25 Oct 1983
Home Office
UCPI0000004658
Notes of a Home Office, police, MI5 and ACPO meeting to revise Guidelines for Special Branches, held at Home Office on 30 Oct 1983, inc annexes of revised draft and cover letter (not attached)