While acknowledging that it should be decided on a case by case basis, Police Scotland suggested that the default should be to share that information.Police Scotland written evidence
When giving evidence to the Committee on 26 April, Ben Farrugia of Social Work Scotland noted—
We can probably operate in a very safe space around information sharing, where we do not share inappropriate information, but we can reassure a victim that they are being heard and listened to and that they can plan for their safetyEducation, Children and Young People Committee meeting of 26 April 2023, Col 23
Children 1st recognised that information sharing can play a critical role in the recovery of victims.