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What mnemonic can be used to help structure a statement? Also explain what each letter means? |
ADVOKATE - Amount of time under observation - Distance - visibility - obstruction - known or seen before - any reason to remember - Time passed since last seeing person - Errors |
ADVOKATE |
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True or false? All pnb/MDT entries can be used as evidence in court |
True |
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Say the when caution out loud? |
You do not have to say anything but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court.
Anything you do say may be given in evidence |
You do not have to say anything..... |
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When a person is NOT under arrest but initially cautioned, whey must at the same time be told 3 things, what are they? |
- they are not under arrest - they are not detained - they have a right to free and independent legal advice |
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What are the 3 cautions? |
- when - now - restricted |
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What is a significant statement? |
A statement that can be used as evidence against a suspect, this includes; - direct admission of guilt - failure or refusal to answering a question - failure to answer satisfactorily |
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In interview after caution, what must we as them to do if they have made any significant statements? |
- read it - sign it - confirm the statement to be accurate |
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Name the 2 types of statements? |
- officer statement - witness statement |
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Name 3 ways in which evidence can be given? |
Oral - taking an oath in court to tell the truth of their experiences Real - tangible objects like a knife Documentary - Record that may prove or disprove a fact I.e. details on an invoice in a fraud case Secondary - inferior evidence such as a photograph of real or documentary evidence Fact & opinion - Fact - seen suspect with knife Opinion - opinion of the officer that an individual was drunk from intoxicating liquor |
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What is a MG11? |
Framework used by officers to record witness statements |
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What is a MG11? |
Framework used by officers to record witness statements |
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How it an exhibit referred to in a statement? |
BH/1 BH/2 Etc |
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Name 3 considerations that may be vital when in possession of an exhibit? |
- pnb entry - label so attached and completed - update each time it is handled officer details on the label - relevant warning of sharp or a biohazard - package is robust enough for safe handling - recorded on relevant property recording system |
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What is a VPS statement/what does it give the victim opportunity to do? |
- how the crime affected them - victim can express concerns as for example - bail - can say whether they feel it was racially aggravated - whether they wish to claim compensation |
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