Title: It is now crucial that investigators follow the rules of criminal law, evidence and procedure. Critically Discuss. (UK)
The paper should be completed in the style of a peer reviewed and published journal article and include a Reference List.
Details of the paper requirements are as follows:
Show understanding of the practical and legal issues involved in investigating complex cases.
demonstrate understanding of the relevant legislation in relation to search, seizure, disclosure and operational planning for investigators
Demonstrate understanding of the law relating to Command responsibility.
Demonstrate understanding of joint working with other agencies.
Critically discuss the case management issues and challenges faced in complex investigations together with a range of appropriate responses
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the relevant common law and statutory legislation applicable to complex case management
Demonstrate knowledge and a critical understanding of the operational strategies needed to conduct complex Investigations and an awareness of Command responsibility.
References to include (Not limited to):
CPS disclosure Manual
‘THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE RULES
THE CRIMINAL PRACTICE DIRECTIONS
October 2015 edition
as amended April, October & November 2016
February, April, August, October & November 2017
April & October 2018
and April 2019’
COMMENT
The Evolution of the Defence Statement
Chris Taylor*
R v Rochford. (Defense statement)
R v SVSSolicitors
The Criminal Procedure Rules 2015
GETTING DEFENSIVE ABOUT POLICE
NEGLIGENCE: THE HILL PRINCIPLE, THE
HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1998 AND THE HOUSE
OF LORDS
CLAIRE MCIVOR*
Key Points to include (Not limited to):
Disclosure: how to deal with unused material
Legitimacy of evidence
Richard Henriques report on Met police
Offender Profiling
Issues around believing the victim
Operational Planning
