Statement Taking / Interviewing Witnesses
Obtaining all of the relevant information and detailed testimony from witnesses is not always an easy task. However when criminal cases are presented at court, it is essential that all witness statements are robust and fully admissible. It is therefore important that Investigators are able to construct a good quality statement if giving evidence themselves, or how to obtain one when interviewing witnesses.
Who should attend?
Anyone working in the enforcement process that requires them to interview and complete any kind of witness statement.
Course Aim
To enable delegates to obtain good quality, fully admissible witness statements from third parties and to construct an accurate, robust and admissible statement when giving evidence themselves.
Topics covered
(1 day event)
- Cognitive interviewing
- Ensuring witnesses are aware of their legal rights
- Definitions of testimony and hearsay
- Case law on identification and recognition
- Content of quality witness statements
- ADVOKATE requirements
- Drafting a fully admissible statement
- Exhibiting evidence
- Statements at interview under caution
- Hearsay rules
- Section 9 of the Criminal Justice Act
Duration
1 day
1/2 day if witness interviewing techniques are not required
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