Disclosure - Understanding the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996

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Disclosure - Understanding the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996

This course is open to UK, EU and international individuals working in the field of fraud prevention and investigation, or looking to develop a career in the area. No prior entry requirements.

A number of high profile investigations have failed due to poor understanding of how to disclose materials under the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) 1996. This course will ensure your investigations don't fall at the courtroom door by gaining an essential and thorough understanding of the Act and what you need to comply with.

This specialist course will give you a detailed knowledge and understanding of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, starting with the history of the Act itself. You’ll understand how disclosure is integral to all stages of the criminal justice system - from investigation, to case building, to prosecution. You’ll learn about the vulnerable areas of investigation targeted by defence teams, and the different types of materials and how to disclose them – including cyber forensics and digital evidence. 

• You will gain a thorough and detailed understanding of the Act: its history, role and importance in the criminal justice system;
• Learners will understand the different types of material they will use and how to manage them in an investigation, including strategies for voluminous and digital material;
• We will examine the role of Cyber Forensics and develop a Digital Evidence Plan;
• You will debate the elements of the four R’s; Retain, Record, Reveal and Review;
• Learners will be able to apply the principles of case law in R v R and Other 2015;
• We will cover the principals of the Relevance Test and the Disclosure Test;
• Leaners will evaluate what material is required to be revealed to the Defence;
• We will discuss the requirements of important elements - the Defence Case Statement, Section Eight applications, and the continuing duty to review material.

This is a one day course and contains no assessments or tests.