Nicola Bulley case not in press regulator's sights

Nicola Bulley case not in press regulator's sights

Nicola Bulley was wrongly identified as the suspect in the murder of Sarah Everard by several media outlets. The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) has said that it has not received any complaints about the way that Bulley was named in the media, and therefore will not be investigating the matter.

Bulley, 45, disappeared in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, while walking her dog on March 5, 2021. Her body was found 23 days later. A coroner found that she had drowned after accidentally falling into cold water.

Several media outlets named Bulley as the suspect in Everard's murder, which had occurred on March 3, 2021. However, the Metropolitan Police later said that Bulley was not a suspect in the case.

Bulley's family has criticized the media for its coverage of her disappearance, saying that it was "unfair and unjust". They have also said that they are considering legal action.

IPSO said that it would only investigate the matter if it received a complaint. However, the organization said that it was "aware of the concerns that have been raised" about the way that Bulley was named in the media.

The case has raised questions about the media's responsibility when reporting on missing persons cases. Some have argued that the media should be more careful about naming suspects before they have been charged, while others have said that the media has a duty to report on all relevant information.

It is unclear whether IPSO will ever investigate the case of Nicola Bulley. However, the case has highlighted the need for a clear set of guidelines on how the media should report on missing persons cases.