Disclosure Training (CPIA 1996)
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The Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) places clear legal duties on investigators, disclosure officers, and prosecutors. Failures in disclosure can undermine justice, risk miscarriages, and damage public confidence.
Our Bronze, Silver, and Gold Disclosure Training pathways are designed in line with the recommendations of the Independent Review of Disclosure, ensuring that staff at every level understand their responsibilities, from basic awareness through to senior decision-making roles in complex and major investigations.
Delivered by subject matter experts, our training combines legislation, case law, CPS guidance, and practical application to ensure compliance and best practice in line with the Attorney General’s Guidelines, Codes of Practice, and CPS Disclosure Manual.
🥉 Bronze – Awareness Training (1 Day)
For all staff involved in investigations.
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Legal requirements of CPIA and implications of the Human Rights Act
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Attorney General’s Guidelines, Codes of Practice & CPS Disclosure Manual
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Risks of non-compliance with CPIA
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Defining Unused Material and Relevant Material
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Reasonable lines of enquiry & the 4Rs principle
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Rebuttable presumptions and the Disclosure Test
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Sensitive material and PII applications
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Recording material and applying sensitivity tests
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Proper record keeping and case law updates
🥈 Silver – Disclosure Officer Training (2 Days)
For Disclosure Officers managing disclosure in casework.
Covers:
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Responsibilities of Disclosure Officers in complex cases
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Handling highly sensitive material
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Dealing with and responding to defence statements
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Use of Investigation Management Documents (IMD)
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Guest legal input (lawyers / CPS speakers)
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Best practice in disclosure scheduling and reporting
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Disclosure in serious and major investigations
🥇 Gold – Senior Disclosure Officer Pathway (3 Days)
For Senior Disclosure Officers in complex or major crime cases.
Covers:
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Oversight of disclosure strategy in major enquiries
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Supervising teams and managing disclosure officers
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High-level engagement with CPS and prosecution teams
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Policy book management and disclosure reviews
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Case study workshops on complex disclosure challenges
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Ensuring organisational compliance and minimising risks of disclosure failures
What our learners are saying
​"Very good, enjoyable and presented in an inventive and engaging manner"
"All of the course was relevant and hugely useful to me in my role"
"Trainers were excellent, practical and current, really informed and knowledgable about the subject and answered all the questions really well. Really thorough and thought out course content"
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