Statement Taking
When criminal cases are presented at court, it is essential that all witness statements are robust and fully admissible. It is therefore important that Enforcement Officers 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 complete any kind of witness statement.
Course Aim
To enable delegates to construct a good quality accurate, robust and admissible statement containing all relevant and detailed facts.
Topics covered
(1/2 day event)
- Identification and recognition
- Types of Evidence
- Content of quality witness statements
- ADVOKATE requirements
- Drafting a fully admissible statement
- Exhibiting evidence
- Statements at interview under caution
- Hearsay rules
Duration
1/2 day
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