Legislation

• RIPA – 2000
• PACE – 1984
• CPIA – 1996
• Fraud Act 2006
• Data Protection Act 1998
• Human Rights Act 1998
• PIDA – Whistle blowing
• ASBO – Crime & Disorder Act
• CNEA – Clean Neighbourhoods
• Lawful Business Practice Regs

Skills

• Interviewing
• Investigation Management
• Enforcement
• Intelligence Management
• Surveillance
• Fraud Management
• Evidence and Exhibits
• Witness statement writing
• Open source web investigator
• National Intelligence Model
• Case paper preparation
• Disclosure
• Document verification

Organisations & departments

• Trading Standards
• Housing Benefits
• Environmental Health
• Community safety
• Fire Service

Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 - CPIA

Our course on this Act is a must for those managing and involved in investigations and enforcement.

The Act relates to the way investigators handle information, setting out strict guidelines to openness and transparency in disclosing information about investigations. Not complying with the Act could mean:

• failed prosecutions
• failure to comply with Article 6 Human Rights
• forced disclosure of sensitive information

Target audience

Those involved in investigations into suspected criminal activity and to ascertain if criminal activity has occurred

Aim

To enable delegates to comply with disciplines of disclosure in accordance with CPIA 1996

Outcomes

To enable delegates to understand:

• when provisions of legislation apply
• use of sensitive disclosure to prevent sensitive information and investigation methodology from be disclosed
• the revelation process to prosecutor and defence
• ongoing responsibilities of a disclosure officer
• PII (Public Interest Disclosure) procedure

Also to:

• define roles within disclosure process
• apply "3Rs" principles: record, retain, reveal
• distinguish between sensitive and non-sensitive material
• describe how to complete relevant forms and disclosure officer statement
• explain the relationship of CPIA with PII (Public Interest Disclosure)

Delivery method

The sessions will be delivered using PowerPoint presentations, flipchart explanation, group discussion, individual tuition and practical exercises to reinforce the course outcomes.

Course design

Courses are designed around customers' requirements and adapted to their policies and procedures

Information service

CPIA support information
Support information for investigators on the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996

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