Statement Writing & Case File Preparation

This course will enable you to

Learn about Witness Statement Writing & Case File Preparation.

Witness Statement Writing section covers:

What constitutes evidence and its admissibility?
The rules relating to ‘hearsay evidence’.
The rules relating to ‘business document evidence’, and how to cover it correctly within a statement.
The rules of evidence re witness statements.
What is an exhibit? Dealing with its continuity, and how to produce them correctly in line with the legislation.
Planning prior to writing a statement.
The structure required to produce a quality statement.
Linking the contents to the records retained throughout the investigation.
The difference between producing a statement on behalf of the organisation, such as a statement of complaint, and individual testimony.
Identity evidence and how it should be included (R v Turnbull).
Court procedures re the use of witness statements.
Consequences of getting it wrong.

Case File Preparation section covers:

The types of cases and their respective court.
National File Standards, recognise what documents are required to complete the various types of files.
The difference between guilty and not guilty court files.
Ensuring the points to prove are covered within the contents of the prosecution file.
Examine the role of the Disclosure Officer with regard to completing the disclosure forms under CPIA.
What is required to complete a Disclosure Officer’s Statement.
The role of the Disclosure Officer following the completion and submission of a prosecution file.
The requirements for producing concise and accurate case summaries of the facts.
Dealing with witness and exhibit lists within a file.
Quality check prior to submission.