Identification

Question 1

What 7 steps that are needed for a formal identification procedure?

Answer 1

M-Montage
O-others 1+7
R-Record written procedure 
P-Procedure complies with regulations 
A-ASAP after the event has occur
I-inclusion 
N-No indication as to whether

Question 2

Section 126 of the evidence act 2006 requires what?

Answer 2

The jury to be warned where principle evidence relates to identification

Question 3

What happens when the evidence varies from the witness due to failing memory?

Answer 3

If the witness cannot genuinely not recall some detail that is included. The statement can be admitted in evidence to prove the truth of its contents

Question 4

What act and what sections give the police power of identification?

Answer 4

Policing act 2008
s32 = ID
s33 = fingerprints

Question 5

What are the four methods of identification?

Answer 5

1- Formal visual
2 - Voice ID
3 - Finger, palm and footprint
4 - Forensic examination

Question 6

Informal identification procedure is?

Answer 6

S-social grouping
A-appearance(likely behavior)
V-venue
E-ethnicity

Question 7

What are the six reasons not to follow formal procedure?

Answer 7

R-Refuses
A-appearance changed
S-singular appearance 
C-Chance meeting 
S-Suspect ID made to officer soon after
I-Investigation. Police could not have reasonably anticipated that ID would be an issue

Question 8

Regarding informal and formal identification when should a statement be taken and what is mandatory to include?

Answer 8

A statement should be taken before the ID procedure. Then that the officer said stated that the suspect may or may not be included in the montage.
No indication was given to the witness of the identification of the suspect during identification.