Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act

Question 1

Regulation of procedures of investigation and persecution of criminal offences legislation

Answer 1

Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) 1996

Question 2

CIPA codes of practice 4 Rs

Answer 2

Record
Retain
Review
Reveal

Question 3

CIPA code of practice: material stored until…

Answer 3

If charged - until acquitted or convicted
If convicted - until released from custody or 6 months from date of conviction
If appealed - until decision is made about appeal

Question 4

Section 22 Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) 1996

Answer 4

Investigation conducted by police officers to ascertain whether a person should be charged with an offence, or if charged, whether they’re guilty.

Question 5

What does a disclosure officer do?

Answer 5

Examine material retained by police during investigation
Reveal certain material to prosecutor at preparatory stage
Review and reveal material throughout criminal proceedings
Disclose material to the accused at request of prosecutor

Question 6

What is common law discloser?

Answer 6

Early disclosure where investigator reveals to CPS relevant material e.g. material assisting defence, undermining prosecution case