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.
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
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
