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Home Specialist skills Legal Conspiracy Building and Case Management
Conspiracy Building and Case Management
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Understand the Legal Framework
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Explain the key legal principles underpinning conspiracy offences, including the Criminal Law Act 1977 and case law.
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Differentiate between substantive offences and conspiracy, and understand when conspiracy charges are appropriate.
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Build and Structure a Conspiracy Case
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Identify links between suspects, actions, and evidence to support a conspiracy allegation.
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Apply techniques to map relationships, patterns, and timelines to support evidential connections.
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Develop an Investigative Strategy
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Design proportionate and focused strategies for complex investigations involving multiple suspects and offences.
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Prioritise lines of enquiry and manage risk and resources effectively.
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Manage Evidence and Disclosure
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Gather and organise evidence in a way that supports a clear and coherent case theory.
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Understand disclosure responsibilities, including handling of sensitive material and maintaining an effective disclosure schedule (MG6C, D, E).
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Present a Coherent Case
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Prepare case files that clearly explain the conspiracy and the role of each suspect.
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Work effectively with prosecutors to build and present strong, prosecutable cases in court.
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Work Collaboratively and Ethically
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Maintain professional standards, legality, and integrity throughout complex casework.
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Understand the role of partnership working in multi-agency investigations.
Overview
🕮 Off the shelf (OTS)
This two-day course is designed for investigators, analysts, and case managers involved in the development and coordination of complex investigations, particularly those involving conspiracies or organised offending.
The training focuses on how to identify, build, and manage conspiracy cases, using a structured and legally robust approach. Delegates will explore investigative strategies, the legal framework surrounding conspiracy offences, evidence collation, linkage of suspects, and how to manage multi-suspect investigations from planning through to prosecution.
Using real-life examples and practical exercises, the course provides a clear understanding of how to present conspiracy cases to the CPS and courts, ensuring investigative integrity, proportionality, and compliance with disclosure obligations.
This course is ideal for officers and staff working in police forces, local authority enforcement, trading standards, or other regulatory bodies handling complex or large-scale investigations.
Delivery method
Face to face
Virtual
Course duration
14 hours
Competency level
Working
Delivery method
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Face to face
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Virtual
Course duration
14 hours
Competency level
-
Working
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