How To Academy Podcast Kate Wilson - The Spycops Files
7 snips
Sep 19, 2025 Kate Wilson, an author and former environmental activist, shares her gripping story of being unknowingly targeted by an undercover police officer. She delves into her intimate relationship with 'Mark,' a fictional persona, and the shock of discovering his true identity. Kate discusses her legal battle against police misconduct, exposing a culture of state surveillance and manipulation. Through her memories and experiences, she highlights the importance of protest and the profound impact of state abuses on innocent lives.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Deceptive Relationship Beginnings
- Kate Wilson describes meeting “Mark” at a Nottingham social centre in 2003 and quickly forming a close romantic relationship.
- She later realised Mark was a fictional persona created by the Metropolitan Police to infiltrate her community.
Community, Not Individuals, Were Targeted
- The police targeted entire political communities rather than specific criminal suspects.
- Officers embedded in social and family life to gather intelligence, not pursue evidence for prosecution.
Pursue Specific Civil Claims
- Use legal avenues tailored to harms caused by undercover officers, such as claims of deceit and misfeasance.
- Seek targeted civil claims when criminal or evidential frameworks leave gaps.
