Course description
Criminal Procedure & Investigations Act (CPIA) Disclosure of Unused Material
One of the most common reasons for a criminal case to be lost is a failure of the process relating to disclosure of unused material. If this happens the guilty go free and there can often be considerable reputational damage to the organisation who brought the prosecution. The prosecution team’s duties under the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) 1996 are not simply about compiling schedules of unused material as part of preparation for court. At the heart of every investigation is the obligation, in the CPIA 1996 and Code of Practice, to pursue all reasonable lines of enquiry whether these point towards or away from the suspect.
In the early stages of the investigation it may not be clear whether an offence has been committed, whether a prosecution is likely to follow and whether material obtained may be used in evidence or will be unused. Following reasonable lines of enquiry and recording and retaining of relevant material requires considerable professional expertise.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Target Audience
- Police
- Immigration
- Local Authorities
- Central Government
- Education
- Private Organisations
- Social Services
- Prisons
- Probation
- Charities
- National Crime Agency / CEOP
- Health
Training Course Content
Sancus offer two courses; “CPIA” and “Advanced CPIA” Training.
- CPIA Training
- Advanced CPIA Training