Lecture 7 Identification of Suspects

Question 1

The underpinning principles are set out in what PACE code?

Answer 1

PACE Code D

Question 2

What is ADVOCATE?

Answer 2

A: Amount of time the witness had the suspect under observation.
D: Distance between witness and suspect during observation
V: Visibility conditions
O: Obstructions to the observation
K: Whether the suspect is known to the witness
A: Any particular reason they can remember the suspect
T: Amount of time elapsed since the event
E: Errors in the description

Question 3

What is the procedure for identifying suspects?

Answer 3

• You must record accurately and keep the first description of a suspect from and witness
• this must be made and kept in a form which is legible and can be produced in court
• this must be recorded before any identification procedure can take place
• this must be given to the solicitor acting for the suspect

Question 4

What is the A-J?

Answer 4

Age 
Build 
Colour 
Distinguishing features 
Elevation 
Face
Gender
Hair 
Implements 
Jacket/ clothing