2 Day PACE Course
BDG can offer bespoke training including revisions in the Codes of Practice tailored to the clients needs
PACE - Why this course
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 was brought in following recommendations set out by the Royal Commission on Criminal Procedure. The purpose of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 was to unify Police powers under one Code of Practice and to carefully balance the rights of the individual against the powers of the Police. Sections 60 and 66 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 require the Secretary of State to issue Codes of Practice in connection with the exercising of various powers. So far, eight such codes have been issued.
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 charging offenders is also required to follow the provisions of the PACE Codes of Practice as far as 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.
Aim of this Training Course
To provide a PACE refresher and updates relating to the revisions in the Codes of Practice. To provide the knowledge to allow delegates to plan, prepare, manage and complete Investigations and Interviews using PACE Legislation.
Outcomes - Will be tailored to client:
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:
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 was brought in following recommendations set out by the Royal Commission on Criminal Procedure. The purpose of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 was to unify Police powers under one Code of Practice and to carefully balance the rights of the individual against the powers of the Police. Sections 60 and 66 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 require the Secretary of State to issue Codes of Practice in connection with the exercising of various powers. So far, eight such codes have been issued.
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 charging offenders is also required to follow the provisions of the PACE Codes of Practice as far as 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.
Aim of this Training Course
To provide a PACE refresher and updates relating to the revisions in the Codes of Practice. To provide the knowledge to allow delegates to plan, prepare, manage and complete Investigations and Interviews using PACE Legislation.
Outcomes - Will be tailored to client:
- Understanding PACE, Codes of Practice and its legal requirements
- Understanding the implications of the Human Rights Act 1998
- Identify the changes in the revisions of the PACE Codes of Practice
- Understanding the principles of Section 76 and Section 78 of PACE
- Identifying when PACE is relevant to Interviews
- Understand how to deal with vulnerable adults and those with learning difficulties
- Understanding the Caution, it’s meaning in Law and when to apply it
- Understanding what Information needs to be given to suspect
- Understanding the rules of Interview
- Understand how to deal with unsolicited comments and actions to ensure admissibility in a court of Law
- Understand what actions may rule an interview ‘oppressive’ and the court’s interpretation through Caselaw
- Understand the process of interviewing with an interpreter
- Understanding the Role of a Solicitor or Legal Representative in an interview
- Understanding the Role of any other third party e.g. appropriate adult
- Understand the process for Audio recording Interviews and use of the equipment
- Understand how to produce evidence of the interview [Tapes etc] and CPIA relevant material
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 an MS Teams delivery
