Directors of social services have welcomed the Bichard report of the inquiry ... Directors of social services have welcomed the Bichard report of the inquiry published yesterday into the use of ...

Social workers have accused Sir Michael Bichard of a "knee- jerk" reaction for suggesting they should routinely inform the police when they hear of a child having sex with an adult. Ian Johnston, ...

Good progress is being made in implementing recommendations from the Bichard inquiry report, the home secretary sai... Good progress is being made in implementing recommendations from the Bichard ...

The Bichard report’s most important recommendation has not yet been implemented, Sir Michael Bichard has warned. The Bichard inquiry following Ian Huntley’s conviction for murdering Holly Wells and ...

Humberside Police Authority was today handing over its findings into issues raised by the Bichard report into the Soham murders. Home Secretary David Blunkett has demanded a response "on the very ...

The day after Ian Huntley was found guilty, the Home Secretary announced the launch of an independent inquiry into the manner in which the police had handled intelligence about the school taker’s past ...

The Home Office should take more of the blame for the failings identified by the Bichard Inquiry into the handling of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, a senior police officer said today. Sat, 26 Jun, 2004 ...

Sir Michael Bichard's report slated current child protection procedures beyond all expectations. While his recommendations have been applauded, would his suggestions be a procedural nightmare? Daniel ...