# Merlin (database)

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'''Merlin''' ('''M'''issing p'''ER'''sons '''L'''inked '''IN'''dicies)is a [database](/source/database) run by the [Metropolitan Police](/source/Metropolitan_Police) that stores information on children who have become known to the police for any reason. This can range from being a victim of [bullying](/source/bullying) to being present whilst a property is searched, this may be with a warrant or under the [Police and Criminal Evidence Act](/source/Police_and_Criminal_Evidence_Act). It also holds data for missing persons. They can be of any age. Entries on the database can be accessed by police officers and civilian workers.<ref>https://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12/03/speaker_on_police_raids/ The Register - Speaker distances himself from police raids on MP 3 December 2008</ref><ref>{{Cite web | title=Not Found}}</ref>

==See also==
*[ContactPoint](/source/ContactPoint)
*[Crimint](/source/Crimint)

==References==
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Category:Government databases in the United Kingdom
Category:Person databases

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