Statements Flashcards
What does the ‘P’ in the PEACE model stand for?
Planning
What does the first ‘E’ in the PEACE model stand for?
Engagement & Explain
What does the ‘A’ in the PEACE model stand for?
Account
What does the ‘C’ in the PEACE model stand for?
Closure
What does the second ‘E’ in the PEACE model stand for?
Evaluation
What does the first ‘A’ in ADVOKATE stand for?
Amount of time (under observation)
What does the ‘D’ in ADVOKATE stand for?
Distance
What does the ‘V’ in ADVOKATE stand for?
Visibility
What does the ‘O’ in ADVOKATE stand for?
Obstructions
What does the ‘K’ in ADVOKATE stand for?
Known / seen before
What does the second ‘A’ in ADVOKATE stand for?
Any reason to remember
What does the ‘T’ in ADVOKATE stand for?
Time elapsed
What does the ‘E’ in ADVOKATE stand for?
Error or discrepancy
What is Section 9 Criminal Justice Act 1967?
This is where if the prosecution & defence agree that a statement does not need cross-examination, it does not need to be read out
What is the first section of a witness statement?
Introduction
Day, date, time, place, “This is my account of…”
What is the second section of a witness statement?
Identify those involved and how they are referred to in the statement
Distinctive identifying features if not known
What is the third section of a witness statement?
Describe the location where it happened
Where, layout, size, no addresses
What is the fourth section of a witness statement?
Full, detailed narrative of what happened
Chronological account of what happened, ADVOKATE, points to prove
What is the fifth section of a witness statement?
Closure
Describe persons involved, complete any missing ADVOKATE points
