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The Bichard Inquiry

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Alternative name(s):
  • Bichard Inquiry (Also known as)
  • Soham Inquiry (Also known as)
  • Inquiry Into Events Surrounding murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, in Soham, 2001 (Also known as)
Date: 2003-2004
History: This Inquiry was set up by the Home Secretary to: urgently enquire into child protection procedures in Humberside Police and Cambridgeshire Constabulary in the light of the recent trial and conviction of Ian Huntley for the murder of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells. In particular to assess the effectiveness of the relevant intelligence-based record keeping, the vetting practices in those forces since 1995 and information sharing with other agencies, and to report to the Home Secretary on matters of local and national relevance and make recommendations as appropriate.
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Bichard inquiry report; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C286830
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
2003-2004; 2005; 2006: The Bichard Inquiry (Inquiry Into the Events Surrounding the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in Soham, Cambridgeshire, in 2001)
HO 420