Description

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