What the new guidelines mean – and how to safeguard your data
By Chloe Gray
21 May 2025
Experts are saying they will 'aggressively challenge' new police guidance suggesting women’s homes should be searched for abortion drugs and phones checked for menstrual cycle tracking apps after unexpected pregnancy loss.
The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has said that investigators looking into the causes of stillbirth and miscarriage should look at digital devices to 'establish a woman’s knowledge and intention in relation to the pregnancy.'