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Doreen Lawrence, mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence, will challenge a ruling that undercover officer David Hagan is too ill to give live evidence at the spycops inquiry. The inquiry examines undercover police spying on activists from 1968 to 2010, including surveillance of the Lawrence family’s campaign for justice. Hagan, who spied on anti-racist groups from 1996 to 2001, was ruled unfit to testify live due to complex post-traumatic stress disorder. Lawrence and other victims say Hagan is a key witness and should face questioning. The inquiry is led by retired judge Sir John Mitting and covers misconduct by about 139 undercover officers. Critics say some officers avoid public scrutiny by citing mental health issues. The case highlights concerns over police spying on political activists and the need for transparency. (Updated 2 Nov 2025, 15:40 IST; source: link)