The Bichard Inquiry Report
Ian Huntley was convicted at the Old Bailey on 17 December 2003 of the murder of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. Maxine Carr was found guilty of conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
On 18th December, the Home Secretary announced the launch of an independent inquiry into the manner in which the police had handled intelligence about Ian Huntley's past and about the vetting processes which ultimately led to his employment in a local school.
Sir Michael Bichard, Rector of the London Institute and a former Permanent Secretary at the Department for Education and Employment, was appointed as Chairman of the inquiry.
In addition, Sir Keith Povey, Her Majestys Chief Inspector of Constabulary, was appointed to look into an inquiry that the Metropolitan Police conducted into the police investigation.
The Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Charles Clarke, advised that the North East Lincolnshire Area Child Protection Committee would commission a Serious Case Review under the Government's guidance: Working Together to Safeguard Children.
The Bichard Inquiry reported to the Home Secretary on 14 June 2004 and its report was published on 22 June 2004.
Date: Tue Apr 08 17:52:46 BST 2008
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