PRODUCTION ORDERS

Question 1

What is a Production Order - s74

Answer 1

Order requiring person or org to produce docs as EM of a specified offence.

Question 2

Duration of a PO

Answer 2

For the period specified in the order, not exceeding 30 days after the date on which the order is made.

Question 3

District approver must be satisfied

Answer 3

• Grounds for applying are met
• Resource benefit is advantageous to Police and the investigation
• Information sought does not make unreasonable or unnecessary demands on providers

Question 4

What to do with PO’s relating to News Media Orgs

Answer 4

Obtain approval from DC and follow guidance in the Police manual

Question 5

Grounds for applying for PO

Answer 5

RGTS imprisonable offence has, is, will be committed
RGTB documents sought constitute EM and are in possession/under control of provider or will come into while order is in force

Question 6

Oral applications for PO’s must satisfy

Answer 6

• Delay for written app would compromise effectiveness of search
• All required information is supplied
• Sufficient to determine whether order should be issued

Written app completed with 24hrs

Question 7

What must you talk to when Using hearsay evidence

Answer 7

• sufficient info to prove reliability
• speak to informants reliability
• whether information had been confirmed by other means