Trio convicted of public order offences in 1972 but their protest had been infiltrated by an undercover officer
and their lawyers when they discussed legal tactics.
Scott reported back to his managers the contents of those meetings, breaching a vital legal principle that defendants can hold confidential discussions with their lawyers to decide how they defend themselves in a trial., said the police’s misconduct “was so egregious that a judge in possession of all the facts would have decided it was necessary to halt proceedings in order to protect the integrity of the criminal justice system”.
In 1972, Scott, under his false name, and 13 campaigners were fined after being found guilty of obstructing a public highway and obstructing police. They had been attempting to block a coach transporting the British rugby team to the airport so that they could play matches in South Africa. After the short hearing on Tuesday, Rosenhead said: “The police, and in particular undercover police, were used then in an attempt to undermine civil society opposition to reactionary government policies.” His fine and legal costs – amounting to £200 in today’s figures – are to be reimbursed.Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you through the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morningNewsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties.
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