Investigative Interviewing

Question 1

What is the purpose of a preliminary interview?

Answer 1

Find out:
1. What further investigative actions are necessary, 2. Whether an offence may have occurred, 3. Whether the victim wishes to make a formal complaint.

Question 2

Which section of the Evidence Act provides directions about alternative ways to give evidence?

Answer 2

s103

Question 3

List 10 grounds on which an application for alternative evidence may be made.

Answer 3

PLAN ON FART

Physical, intellectual, psychological, psychiatric impairment
Linguistic or cultural background
Absence or likely absence from NZ
Nature of the proceedings

Other ground likely to promote purpose of the Act
Nature of evidence to give

Fear of intimidation
Age or maturity
Relationship to any party
Trauma suffered