7 Nicola Bulley report findings - from human mole to conspiracy theories

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

66% : "The report makes clear that without this, speculation can run unchecked and result in an extraordinary explosion of media and public interest in the case.
64% : Dr Iain Raphael, who led the review, said: "A professional, trusted, and appropriate working relationship between the police and the media is vital for public confidence.
62% : The report continues: "It is the view of Lancashire Constabulary that Mr Faulding had a significant impact on the investigation and public confidence through his activities and his engagement with the media.
60% : Chief Cons Marsh continues: "One of the decisions which has had arguably the most significant impact on public confidence was the release of personal information about Nicola's health.
59% : "This led to serious questions being raised about the competence of - and public confidence in - Lancashire Constabulary."
46% : Her body was eventually discovered weeks later further down the River Wyre.READ MORE Met Office breaks silence on snow hitting UK across 11 dates in November and DecemberNot 'declaring a critical incident'The College of Policing document says: "The decision by the chief officer team not to declare it a critical incident earlier was, in our view, misguided... Not declaring a critical incident, and not releasing more information about the investigation, hampered Lancashire Constabulary's ability to control the narrative and undermined public confidence.

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