Identification and Procedures Flashcards
How many photographs at a time should an eye-witness be shown?
Not less than 12
How many other people should be included in a video identification procedure?
At least 8 other people who resemble the suspect in age, general appearance and position in life
How many suspects can appear in a video identification?
Only one suspect shall appear in any set unless there are two suspects of roughly similar appearance, in which case they may be shown together with at least twelve other people.
What should be done if a suspect has an unusual physical feature, e.g., a facial scar, tattoo or distinctive
hairstyle or hair colour which does not appear on the images of the other people that are available to be used? (video identification)
(a) conceal the location of the feature on the images of the suspect and the other people;
or
(b) replicate that feature on the images of the other people.
How many other people should be included in an identification parade?
The identification parade shall consist of at least eight people (in addition to the suspect) who, so far as possible, resemble the suspect in age, height, general appearance and
position in life.
How many suspects can appear in an identification parade?
Only one suspect shall be included in an identification parade unless there are two suspects of roughly similar appearance, in which case they may be paraded together with at least twelve other people.
What should be done if a suspect has an unusual physical feature, e.g., a facial scar, tattoo or distinctive
hairstyle or hair colour which does not appear on the images of the other people that are available to be used? (identification parade)
If the suspect has an unusual physical feature, e.g., a facial scar, tattoo or distinctive hairstyle or hair colour which cannot be replicated on other members of the identification parade, steps may be taken to conceal the location of that feature on the suspect and the
other members of the identification parade if the suspect and their solicitor, or appropriate adult, agree.
What should be done if a witness identifies a suspect but the suspect claims the witness is mistaken and disputes that he is known to the witness?
The holding of an identification procedure will be required.
Who needs to give consent for an identification procedure when it involves a youth under 14?
Where a juvenile suspect is under 14 years of age, only the consent of the parent (or guardian) is required (Code D, para 2.12).
Who needs to give consent for an identification procedure when it involves a youth 14 or older?
If the juvenile suspect is 14 years or over, both the parent/guardian and the suspect must give their consent.
