Lancashire Constabulary Criticized for Disclosing Personal Info on Missing Woman

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• Lancashire Constabulary has come under scrutiny for releasing sensitive details about missing woman Nicola Bulley.
• Former Victims’ Commissioner Dame Vera Baird has commented on the force’s decision to divulge medical information about Bulley, calling it “an error”.
• Bulley’s family released a statement asking the public to refrain from speculating about the mortgage adviser’s private life.
• Searches have been conducted in the River Wyre, as it is believed that the missing person may have fallen into it.
• Lancashire constabulary has referred itself to the police watchdog and will be conducting an internal review into the investigation.

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Bulley’s family released a statement asking the public to refrain from speculating about the mortgage adviser’s private life.

Police searches have been concentrated on the River Wyre, where it is believed that the individual in question may have fallen.

Ernie Bulley, the individual’s father, commented on the need for progress in the investigation.

Lancashire constabulary has referred itself to the police watchdog regarding their disclosure.

The force will also be conducting an internal review into the investigation, which will be overseen by its head of crime, DCS Pauline Stables.

The former Victims’ Commissioner commented that the divulgence was an unfortunate mistake that could potentially impede future missing person searches.

Lancashire Constabulary has come under scrutiny for releasing sensitive details about missing woman Nicola Bulley.

Public Criticism

Former Victims’ Commissioner Dame Vera Baird has commented on the force’s decision to divulge medical information about Bulley, calling it “an error”. Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have both expressed concern over the disclosing of Bulley’s personal information.

The Information Commissioner will be inquiring into the police’s decision to make the disclosure.

Keir Starmer commented that he was “surprised” by the police’s action.

Family Statement

Bulley’s family released a statement asking the public to refrain from speculating about the mortgage adviser’s private life.

Soruşturma

Searches have been conducted in the River Wyre, as it is believed that the missing person may have fallen into it.

Ernie Bulley, the father of the missing person, has expressed the need for progress in the case.

Lancashire constabulary has referred itself to the police watchdog in regards to contact that officers had with Bulley on 10 January as part of a welfare check.

Additionally, an internal review into the investigation is to be conducted by DCS Pauline Stables, the head of crime for the force.

DAME Vera Baird, the former Victims’ Commissioner, commented on the divulgence, describing it as an “error” that could potentially affect future missing person searches.