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Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984
​Training Courses

PACE Training

Why this course?

PACE is applicable not only to Police Officers but to anyone who conducts Criminal Investigations. Any person with a duty of investigating criminal offences or prosecuting offenders is also required to follow the provisions of the PACE Codes of Practice as far as is practical and relevant

Public and Local Authorities are therefore required by law to comply with PACE.  It is critical staff involved in investigations and interviewing suspects have the appropriate knowledge, understanding and training

Police and criminal evidence act training

Aim

To provide an understanding of the requirements of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and its Codes of Practice. This practical, structured PACE training course gives you a comprehensive understanding of the legal regime imposed under PACE. You’ll learn how to achieve legal compliance when gathering evidence, producing exhibits, administering a Caution and conducting PACE Interviews

PACE Investigations

Who should attend

This course is designed and tailored to the client to provide the necessary knowledge and understanding for all Investigators, those staff involved in gathering evidence under PACE at local and public authorities.All staff requiring a refresher and updates relating to the revisions in the Codes of Practice. Staff required to plan, prepare, manage and complete Investigations and Interviews using PACE legislation. 

Learning Outcomes

PACE Course

  • Define PACE, ECHR, Codes of Practice and its legal requirements 

  • Explain the principles of Section 76 and Section 78 of PACE

  • Explain the principles types of evidence and best evidence 

  • Identify best practice in the seizure of evidence and digital evidence

  • Explain the Caution, it’s meaning in Law and when to apply it

  • Explain the principles of Investigative Interviewing

  • Discuss what actions may rule an interview ‘oppressive’ and the court’s interpretation through Caselaw

  • Summarise how to identify, plan and deal with any vulnerability as defined in CoP

  • Describe how to plan and prepare for an Interview under PACE using the P.E.A.C.E model

  • Describe what Information needs to be given to suspect

  • Describe the Role of a Solicitor or Legal Representative in an interview and how to conduct pre interview briefings

  • Explain the Role of any other third party e.g. appropriate adult, language professional

  • Demonstrate the process for Audio recording Interviews and use of the equipment

  • Describe how to deal with unsolicited comments and actions to ensure admissibility in a court of Law

What our learners are saying

​"Excellent team delivering the course, made it thoroughly enjoyable by all"
"I found it interesting and engaging, especially enjoyed the interactive games. A fun way of ensuring participants are attentive!"
"The course was very well presented and had my attention from start to finish - a really good refresher to PACE and general interviewing techniques"
​"Excellent course - very engaging and well delivered"

Delivery Options

PEACE Interview training

Bespoke Delivery

We understand the demands on your business and offer bespoke ‘in house’ training package that fulfills your legal requirement. This course can be delivered:
When you want and where you want them
Costed per delivery rather than per delegate
More cost-effective for your business
Available as a Virtual delivery

All our trainers are subject matter experts in their field and are either ex or serving members of Law Enforcement. They have a wide and extensive background in complex criminal investigations and understand fully the implications of PACE and the practical application of it, as investigators and Senior Investigating officers

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