Follow-up on Police Ombudsman Complaint – October 19th Missing Person

19th October 2024

Later today, after reviewing the Police Ombudsman Complaint letter more thoroughly, I noticed that it contained a specific deadline for a response. Realizing the importance of addressing this promptly, I immediately drafted a detailed reply and sent it to them without delay.

In my response, I included a copy of the original complaint. Notably, the complaint lacked any details of the officer involved, as these fields had not been populated correctly on their website when I submitted it. Additionally, I attached a copy of the disclosure I had sent to Newry Court, highlighting the fact that the police in Newry had failed to act on my previous information request. This lack of action had already caused delays and raised serious concerns about the handling of the case.

As I continued to reflect on the situation, it began to appear that there might be collusion between various government departments. This growing suspicion was incredibly frustrating, as it suggested that key institutions were not only failing to uphold their duties but could potentially be acting in concert to obstruct justice. Most concerning of all was that these delays and failures were not in any way protecting my daughter’s best interests, which should have been the priority from the outset.

This troubling realization has only reinforced my resolve to pursue this matter fully and ensure accountability where it is due.

The communication was sent as follows:

Research Branch

Police Ombudsman For Nothern Ireland
New cathedral Buildings
11 Church Street

Belfast
BT1 1PG

2024-10-18

Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Case Reference 50239746-2024

Dear Tray Hunter,

I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the handling of case reference 50239746-2024. I would like to express my deep concern over how this case has been managed, particularly regarding my daughter, Emily Catheryn Newbold Smith (DOB: 30/10/2006), who has been missing in Northern Ireland since 2018. This was reported to the Police Service of Northern Ireland under reference CC2024092001582, dated 20/09/2024, under v_OfficerRank v_OfficerSurname, based at v_Station.

It would appear then that your report:

Your incident reference is: Incident Number Date CC2024092001582 20/09/2024 Please retain this for future reference or should you need to contact us please use this reference number. The officer in charge of your incident is v_OfficerRank v_OfficerSurname, based at v_Station. Policing is 24/7 and many of our officers work a range of shifts. If you haven’t heard from the officer within 4 days please contact us on 101. As a Police Service we are committed to local policing that is visible, accessible and responsive to local communities. If you would like more information on your local policing team, including contact details for the team, or local policing priorities for your area please click here.

Produced by your website submission does not populate fields _OfficerRank v_OfficerSurname, based at v_Station.

Emily went missing from 224 or 226 Barcroft Estate, County Down. She was born in East Sussex and has no kin in Northern Ireland. I was initially written to under Colette Keenan, at 226 Barcroft Park, Newry, County Down, BT35 8ES, who is now deceased and is known to the police CC20100508800840 11/05/10. After Emily disappeared from this address, various lies and criminal behaviour have been perpetrated by members of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. This includes institutional negligence, resulting in only one Looked After Child (LAC) meeting in 13 years, which Emily did not attend. Since then, a pattern of institutional fraud has been used to prevent me from communicating with my daughter, driven by toxic judicial procedures in both the UK and Northern Ireland.

I expected the police to be able to provide accurate documented evidence of what happened to my daughter when Collette died in Newry and how she disappeared. To date, this information has not been shared with me, leaving me without critical insights into the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. The police and no other service have provided me with no evidence that my daughter survived the death of Collette a non-family member.

On September 19th, 2024, I made my first contact with the Northern Ireland Police by dialing 101. It had become increasingly clear that, after two months of waiting, the Children’s Commissioner had not made any meaningful effort to sit down with my daughter, Emily, to broker communication—something that had been promised. With no visible progress and growing concerns, I turned to the Northern Ireland Police for assistance.

At the time of writing, the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) website offered no direct option for reporting a missing person online. Faced with limited choices, I made the informed decision to use the “fraud” reporting function on their website to highlight what I believed to be institutional fraud conducted by the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY), as their failure to act in this case felt like a betrayal of their mission to protect the rights of vulnerable children.

The police, in response to my complaint, sent two email communications. The first arrived on September 20th, 2024, at 9:51 PM, under the subject line: OFFICIAL [PUBLIC]: REF SERIAL 1582 20/09/24. Despite the official nature of the response, it failed to address the core concerns of my missing person’s report. Instead, the correspondence appeared to sidestep the issue entirely, offering no meaningful resolution or acknowledgement of the barriers preventing Emily from contacting her family. The email stated:

“This e-mail has been marked OFFICIAL [PUBLIC]; FOR THE ATTENTION OF MARTIN NEWBOLD; – PLEASE CAN YOU MAKE CONTACT VIA 101 AND ASK FOR THE PSNI REF YOUR ONLINE REPORT AS WE WOULD REQUIRE MORE DETAILS REF YOUR REPORT. WE HAVE TRIED TO MAKE CONTACT VIA YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS.”

Later that same evening, on September 20th, 2024, at 10:46 PM, I received a second email from the police: OFFICIAL [PUBLIC]: PSNI Report CC2024092001582. This message was in reference to the fraud report I had submitted. However, upon calling 101 to follow up, the police showed little interest in my case. Instead, they advised me to contact a social worker, even though a regional social worker had already instructed me to file a missing person claim.

On September 22nd, 2024, at 9:30 AM, I called 101 again, seeking clarification. To my disbelief, I was informed that both of my reports were now considered closed cases. Frustrated by the lack of action, I requested to speak to a superintendent. However, when I called back an hour later at 10:24 AM to follow up, I was told that my request had been declined without explanation. This was particularly concerning, as I had lodged the report online after being advised by a regional social worker (contactable via 08001979995). The refusal marked another barrier in the long-standing struggle to re-establish contact with my daughter, Emily.

The regional social worker had previously confirmed the presence of institutional fraud and toxic judicial procedures spanning both mainland Britain and Northern Ireland. Despite these clear indicators of malfeasance, the police declined to recognize the urgency of the situation. The refusal to act appeared to validate the existence of an unknown force preventing my daughter from reaching her family, violating fundamental laws intended to protect family relationships and children’s rights.

At 11:24 AM on the same day, I submitted a Data Access Processing/Subject Access Request (DAP/SAR) along with a Freedom of Information Request (FOIR). These requests were in relation to Institutional Fraud and Toxic Judicial Procedures, aimed at uncovering the systemic barriers that had hindered my daughter’s ability to contact her family.

Despite my formal requests, on September 23rd, 2024, the police refused to lodge a missing person’s report for Emily under reference CC2040900 1582/2009/04. This refusal only deepened the concerns about the extent of the institutional failures at play, as well as the unacknowledged forces preventing Emily from re-establishing contact with her family, in direct breach of her legal rights.

In my search for a reliable complaint system to address the growing concerns about institutional failings, I came across www.forms.theiline.co.uk, which is the Police Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service. This platform allows individuals to safely report any instances of police misconduct or abuse of power within UK police forces. The service provides an official and confidential channel for reporting police corruption or abuse, ensuring that every complaint is taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. With the frustration of repeated dismissals and closed cases from the local police, I felt compelled to explore this avenue in hopes of finally being heard. The service can be accessed via an online form or by calling 0800 085 0000, offering a direct line for people seeking justice.

When I contacted the Police Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service, the operator on the other end was both professional and kind. She listened intently, typed quickly to capture everything I said, and expressed genuine empathy, saying she was sorry for what had happened to me and my family. Her reassurance that my concerns would be recorded provided a glimmer of hope in an otherwise frustrating situation. She advised me to call the Police Complaints System and report the matter there the following Monday, offering another potential step in the process of getting the case properly investigated.

I made a complaint on September 23, 2024, to the Police Ombudsman using the complaints form, which contained 1000 words as follows:

I am writing to formally address a concerning situation regarding my daughter, who has been unaccounted for, and the police’s refusal to lodge a missing persons request. After being informed by a Regional Social Worker (08001979995), I submitted a missing persons request online under reference CC2040900 1582/2009/04. This request was only open for two days before it was closed, despite providing relevant references (TOF-2032-22024 and NICCY09/24-04). Compounding this issue is the inaction of the Northern Ireland Children’s Commissioner, who has failed to locate or meet with my daughter, despite my sending 18 emails, suggesting a deliberate disregard for her situation. This negligence raises serious concerns about the commitment to safeguarding her rights and well-being. Additionally, I encountered obstacles in obtaining information about the supervising officer handling my case. On September 22, 2024, I called to request a call back from a superintendent, but my request for a duty sergeant was declined. This lack of transparency and communication exacerbates my concerns regarding accountability in my daughter’s case. In light of these developments, I reported the matter of institutional fraud to Make a Difference: Report Police Misconduct Confidentially
(https://thestealingofemily.co.uk/2024/09/22/make-adifference-report-police-misconduct-confidentially/) with reference 39CBX4BJ. This step was taken to address the serious misconduct I have faced and to seek accountability from those responsible for safeguarding my daughter’s rights. I have also submitted a FOIR and DAP/SAR to the police regarding this matter (CC2040900 1582/2009/04) yesterday.

On September 23rd, 2024, at 1:54 PM, I wrote to the Police Data Protection Team after receiving an email stating that my identification was required, even though it had been attached to my original request from September 19th, 2024. I addressed my correspondence to the Data Protection Officer at PSNI Headquarters, located at 65 Knock Road, Belfast, BT5 6LE. In my email, I referenced my complaint under the reference number Z4890989. I expressed my need for further clarification regarding my information rights complaint. According to the accountability principle under the Data Protection Act 2018, organisations are required to clearly explain why they are using personal data or why they have refused a data request. I requested a detailed explanation addressing these points. I acknowledged that before reporting my complaint to the Information Commissioner, I should give them the opportunity to provide a full explanation. I indicated that I would share their response with the Information Commissioner if I still wished to report my complaint after receiving it. I highlighted the need for a response within one calendar month, as required by law.

Despite my attempts to communicate, I encountered numerous barriers and evasive responses, prompting me to seek further action. I have reported my concerns to Lord Chief Justice (Chief Justice), seeking assurance that my daughter is being treated with the utmost care and attention she deserves, especially given the serious implications of her being missing.

It is vital to underscore that the systemic issues underlying this case highlight not only a lack of effective communication and oversight by the police and relevant authorities but also a dangerous precedent for children’s rights and welfare in the UK.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to your response regarding the serious issues raised in this complaint. I firmly believe it is crucial for all relevant authorities to engage transparently and proactively in addressing these concerns to ensure that Emily’s situation is resolved with the urgency it requires.

I am deeply concerned that my daughter is just one of an estimated 500,000 children reported missing in Northern Ireland, many of whom are suffering from mental health issues, as highlighted in a recent report. This alarming situation underscores the urgency of addressing not only my daughter’s case but also the systemic failures that have led to this crisis.

There is an information Request with Sussex police obtained by the author that states Catherine Emily’s mum deceased had no concerns regarding the welfare of Emily: Rec By TPHONE Serial: 1385 MC19 1701 20090601

The legal requirement, as stipulated under the Children Act 1989, Section 22C(9)(b), and the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, Article 27, states that a child should not be moved more than 50 miles from their parental home. Despite this, my daughter and thousands of other children were relocated approximately 500 miles from her home. This blatant breach constitutes serious negligence and a violation of her rights (Children Act 1989, Section 22C(9)(b); Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, Article 27).

Furthermore, the ongoing defamation of my character throughout this process must stop the toll this situation has taken on my family and me is immense, and if these circumstances continue without resolution, I will be forced to consider legal action to protect my rights and the well-being of my daughter. I ask you to note that matters must be in Jurisdiction. When a CPS worker submits such a false affidavit under penalty of perjury, she/he commits fraud upon the court—a felony. If a judge creates a court order based on that fraudulent affidavit, the judge has also committed a felony. When fraud is committed upon the court, both the judge and the court lose subject matter jurisdiction, opening the judge to liability and the possibility of being sued for fraudulent acts. It is then stated anyone attempting to enforce an illegal court order is, in effect, committing an act of violence against me. Yesterday , I contacted Missing People and informed them of this filed reference 1582 20/09/24. They took a completely different approach than the police. Under CRM: 018700000210, they stated, “In order for us to be able to assist with publicity, we would need the consent of the police holding the case. We have reached out to the Police Service of Northern Ireland with the information you have provided us. The PSNI have explained to us that this case is not being treated as a missing person case. Unfortunately, due to the case not being treated as a missing persons case by the police, we will be unable to assist with publicity at this time.” It would appear the police are blocking a missing person’s investigation.

Thank you for your understanding.

Yours sincerely,

Martin Newbold

thestealingofemily.co.uk