Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) 1996
​Training Courses
Why this course?
In our comprehensive CPIA Disclosure Training, professionals are equipped with the essential skills to manage unused non-sensitive, sensitive and highly sensitive material in line with the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996. This course is vital for those who handle disclosure in criminal investigations, ensuring compliance with legal standards and effective management of crucial information. Whether you're seeking to enhance your skills in managing unused material in legal processes or aiming to understand the intricacies of CPIA compliance, this training offers valuable insights and practical knowledge.
Aim
To provide an understanding of the requirements of the Criminal Procedure Investigations Act 1996. This practical, structured CPIA 1996 training course gives you a comprehensive understanding of the legal regime imposed under CPIA, Codes of Practice and the Attorney Generals Guidelines. You’ll learn how to achieve legal compliance when conducting investigative practices and managing unused and sensitive material disclosure under CPIA
Who should attend
This course is designed and tailored to the client to provide the necessary knowledge and understanding for all Investigators, Disclosure Officers and Officers in charge of Investigations involved in gathering material and conducting reasonable lines of enquiry under CPIA. All staff requiring a refresher and updates relating to the revisions in the Attorney General's Guidelines. Staff required to prepare unused, sensitive or highly sensitive material schedules under CPIA Legislation
Learning Outcomes
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Explain the legal requirements of CPIA including implications of the Human Rights Act, Attorney Generals Guidelines for Investigators, Codes of Practice and CPS Disclosure Manual.
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Identify and describe the risks of non-compliance of CPIA
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Define what constitutes ‘Unused Material’
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Define what constitutes ‘Relevant Material’
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Describe the principles relating to ‘Reasonable lines of enquiry’
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Define the principles of the 4R’s
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Explain the principles of ‘Rebuttable Presumptions’
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Explain how to apply the ‘Disclosure Test’
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Explain what constitutes ‘Sensitive’ and ‘Highly sensitive’ Material
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Describe the different types of PII Applications
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Explain how to record material and applying sensitivity tests
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Explain how to record and disclosure material that meets the Disclosure test
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Demonstrate a practical understanding and implications of current caselaw
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Identify procedures to ensure proper record keeping.
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