Identifictaion

Question 0

Details of suspect

Answer 0

Time (how long observed) 
Distance 
Light (bright dark etc)
Previously seen (seen before and for how long before recognition) 
Observation (clear or impeded)

Question 1

Guidance on getting a description of a suspect

Answer 1

Be patient
Do not prompt
Describe in own words 
Obtain as much detail as possible 
Work head to toe

Question 2

4 points of photograph identification

Answer 2

1- shown 12 photos including suspects
2- similar to suspect and of same age and appearance
3- have no marks which would allow witness to ID the accused photograph
4- witness left to make selection without help

Question 3

Standard of a identity parade!!

Answer 3

The parade should be fair and be seen to be fair

Question 4

Suspects rights in an identity parade

Answer 4

• asked to take part
• parade to be explained to them
• can refuse
• if arrested can be compelled to take place but may remove validity of parade (seen to be unfair)

Question 5

Composition of an identity parade

Answer 5

No less than six and no more than 9 and only 1 suspect per parade

Question 6

Conduct of a parade

Answer 6

Witness should be brought in individually and have no contact with any other witnesses,witness anonymity must be observed at all times

Question 7

Scientific points of finger print evidence

Answer 7

• friction ridge skin is formed in the embryo
• arrangement of finger print ridges never changes until death or decomposition
• individual to each person

Question 8

How Many stand Ins should there be in an identity Parade

Answer 8

Minimum of 6 Maximum of 9 Per one person

Question 9

How Many Accused can be in 1 Identity parade

Answer 9

Maximum of 2 (1 Person extra must be added per 1 Accused)

Question 10

How Should a group Identification be conducted

Answer 10

Be Placed in A vehicle seperate from other witnesses and in a place where more than the accused can walk past