Met Police Failed to Stop SDS Abuse | London News

Former Met commissioner Paul Condon admits the force failed for decades to properly oversee the controversial Special Demonstration Squad, which spied on tens of thousands of activists over 40 years. Condon acknowledges systemic failures, not just individual misconduct, as officers were trained to deceive routinely — and leadership ignored red flags. He apologized to victims, including the family of Stephen Lawrence, whose grief was exploited during surveillance — though he denies receiving specific reports. Despite his belief that the unit was well-managed, records show he was unaware of its darkest abuses, raising questions about accountability and oversight in policing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0477def7235f7424