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Ex-wives of spycops speak of ‘profound ongoing psychological impact’ after learning of their husbands' acts
by Bethany Rielly
THE ex-wives of spycops say that they were “exploited” by the police and still face a “profound ongoing psychological impact” after learning the reality of their husbands’ deployments.
Speaking on behalf of three former wives of spycops, Angus McCullough QC claimed that the families were not only deceived but also exploited by the Metropolitan Police’s top-secret special demonstration squad (SDS).
He told the undercover policing inquiry today that as part of the recruitment process for the SDS, officers who were married were allegedly specifically sought out so as to keep them grounded.
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