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Government response (2004-06-22): Accepted Source: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2004-06-22/debates/3637ce59-cd9a-462c-8b69-a29dc01e93a2/BichardInquiryReport Text: The Home Secretary made a statement to Parliament on 22 June 2004, the day the Bichard Inquiry Report was published, accepting all 31 recommendations in full. The government stated it was "in principle, accepting Sir Michael's main recommendations and will act on them immediately." Implementation le Progress update (2015-01-01): Completed HMIC 'Building the Picture' inspection (2015) specifically examined compliance with information management standards across 14 forces. Standards set by MOPI/ACPO now monitored through HMICFRS PEEL inspections. Source: https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmicfrs/publications/building-the-picture-an-inspection-of-police-information-management/ Progress update (2006-03-01): In Progress ACPO Guidance (2006) published alongside MOPI Code of Practice, setting out detailed standards for systems, accountability, training, resources and audit. Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/management-of-police-information Progress update (2005-07-01): In Progress MOPI Code of Practice (2005) set out standards for systems (including IT), accountability, training, resources and audit. Monitoring built into HMIC inspection framework. Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/management-of-police-information